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	<description>Welcome to the #1 Acoustic Podcast on iTunes! Our weekly live events will transport you to an intimate room in Long Island, NY with some of the country\&#039;s best independent acoustic artists, playing folk, acoustic rock, blues, ragtime - you name it. If it\&#039;s acoustic, it\&#039;s at Acoustic Long Island. And it\&#039;s all FREE. Recent featured performers: Ben Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon), The Chapin Sisters (daughters of Tom Chapin and neices of Harry Chapin), Jesse Rubin, Liz Longley, Johnny Cuomo, Tim Blane, Chris Ayer, Howard Emerson,  Mieka Pauley, Madi Diaz, David Berkeley, Brooke Campbell, Pat Wictor, Miles to Dayton, Stephanie Smith, Akiva, Danielle Miraglia, Andy Mac, Dan Stevens, and Red Molly. ©2010 Cornerstone Creative Works, Inc.</description>
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	<itunes:summary>Welcome to the #1 Acoustic Podcast on iTunes! Our weekly live events will transport you to an intimate room in Long Island, NY with some of the country&#039;s best independent acoustic artists, playing folk, acoustic rock, blues, ragtime - you name it. If it&#039;s acoustic, it&#039;s at Acoustic Long Island. And it&#039;s all FREE. Recent featured performers: Ben Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon), The Chapin Sisters (daughters of Tom Chapin and neices of Harry Chapin), Jesse Rubin, Liz Longley, Johnny Cuomo, Tim Blane, Chris Ayer, Howard Emerson,  Mieka Pauley, Madi Diaz, David Berkeley, Brooke Campbell, Pat Wictor, Miles to Dayton, Stephanie Smith, Akiva, Danielle Miraglia, Andy Mac, Dan Stevens, and Red Molly. ©2010 Cornerstone Creative Works, Inc.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Cynthia Summers LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 5-2-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/05/16/cynthia-summers-live-at-acoustic-long-island-5-2-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cynthia Summers &#8211; Cynthia Summers&#8217;s songs are full of what Sing Out! magazine calls “intricate imagery.” The Online Folk Festival notes that Summers “writes seemingly simple songs about domestic life that explore larger truths.” And, she can sing, with a voice that has been likened to some of the best in acoustic music. Sing Out! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/cynthiasummers.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Cynthia Summers</strong></span> &#8211; Cynthia Summers&#8217;s songs are full of what Sing Out! magazine calls “intricate imagery.” The Online Folk Festival notes that Summers “writes seemingly simple songs about domestic life that explore larger truths.” And, she can sing, with a voice that has been likened to some of the best in acoustic music. Sing Out! says her vocals are “eerily reminiscent of a young Judy Collins.” She has also been compared to Natalie Merchant and Joan Baez. Cynthia&#8217;s song, &#8220;Sort of Old Car,&#8221; was featured on the NPR radio show, &#8220;Car Talk.&#8221; Her debut CD, “Love at Every Turn,” was released by RedTree Music. For more, go to <a href="http://www.cynthiasummers.com" target="_blank"> www.cynthiasummers.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:summary>Cynthia Summers &#8211; Cynthia Summers&#8217;s songs are full of what Sing Out! magazine calls “intricate imagery.” The Online Folk Festival notes that Summers “writes seemingly simple songs about domestic life that explore larger truths.” And, she can sing, with a voice that has been likened to some of the best in acoustic music. Sing Out! says her vocals are “eerily reminiscent of a young Judy Collins.” She has also been compared to Natalie Merchant and Joan Baez. Cynthia&#8217;s song, &#8220;Sort of Old Car,&#8221; was featured on the NPR radio show, &#8220;Car Talk.&#8221; Her debut CD, “Love at Every Turn,” was released by RedTree Music. For more, go to  www.cynthiasummers.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>May Intro with Angie Marie</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/05/09/may-intro-with-angie-marie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We opened up May&#8217;s concert with a few songs from LI artist Angie Marie.]]></description>
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		<title>Heather Maloney LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-04-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/04/23/heather-maloney-live-at-acoustic-long-island-04-04-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heather Maloney &#8211; Heather Maloney had one of her first public shows at a small coffee shop in Northampton Massachusetts in September of 2009. She was so nervous and timid that she had to be prodded onto the stage. In July of 2011 she walked out onto the stage at the Calvin Theater in front [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/heathermaloney.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Heather Maloney</strong></span> &#8211; Heather Maloney had one of her first public shows at a small coffee shop in Northampton Massachusetts in September of 2009. She was so nervous and timid that she had to be prodded onto the stage. In July of 2011 she walked out onto the stage at the Calvin Theater in front of 1,500 fans of the Grammy Award winning artist Jonny Lang, and brought them to their feet in applause. Jonny immediately asked her to open three more shows and called her “an extremely talented songwriter and incredibly great singer.” Heather has fallen in love with performing, having played over 225 shows in 20 states in 20 months, sharing the stage with such celebrated acts as Jonny Lang, Chip Taylor &#038; Carrie Rodriquez, Mike &#038; Ruthy, Vance Gilbert, Dala, David Wax Museum, Devil Makes Three, Caravan of Thieves, Jeffrey Gaines, Jill Sobule, Meg Hutchinson, Cliff Eberhardt and many others. For more, go to <a href="http://www.heathermaloney.com" target="_blank">www.heathermaloney.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Heather Maloney &#8211; Heather Maloney had one of her first public shows at a small coffee shop in Northampton Massachusetts in September of 2009. She was so nervous and timid that she had to be prodded onto the stage. In July of 2011 she walked ou[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Heather Maloney &#8211; Heather Maloney had one of her first public shows at a small coffee shop in Northampton Massachusetts in September of 2009. She was so nervous and timid that she had to be prodded onto the stage. In July of 2011 she walked out onto the stage at the Calvin Theater in front of 1,500 fans of the Grammy Award winning artist Jonny Lang, and brought them to their feet in applause. Jonny immediately asked her to open three more shows and called her “an extremely talented songwriter and incredibly great singer.” Heather has fallen in love with performing, having played over 225 shows in 20 states in 20 months, sharing the stage with such celebrated acts as Jonny Lang, Chip Taylor &#038; Carrie Rodriquez, Mike &#038; Ruthy, Vance Gilbert, Dala, David Wax Museum, Devil Makes Three, Caravan of Thieves, Jeffrey Gaines, Jill Sobule, Meg Hutchinson, Cliff Eberhardt and many others. For more, go to www.heathermaloney.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Chelsea Berry LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 4-4-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/04/18/chelsea-berry-live-at-acoustic-long-island-4-4-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/04/18/chelsea-berry-live-at-acoustic-long-island-4-4-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chelsea Berry &#8211; Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her presence has been described by listeners as “compelling… she draws the entire house into her world like moths to a flame.” Her vocals are controlled, smooth, and intensely powerful. Her original lyrics are reminiscent of the folk music [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/chelseaberry.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Chelsea Berry</strong></span> &#8211; Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her presence has been described by listeners as “compelling… she draws the entire house into her world like moths to a flame.” Her vocals are controlled, smooth, and intensely powerful. Her original lyrics are reminiscent of the folk music of the sixties. Chelsea was born and raised in Alaska, and made her way through Montana, Nashville, and Chicago before settling in the Boston area 3 years ago. Her music is played regularly on Sirius XM’s The Loft radio, and she has been played on Boston’s 92.5 The River, WXGR and WSCA in Portsmouth, NH, and many other stations in the Northeast. Chelsea has performed at many of New England’s most renowned listening rooms, including Boston’s House of Blues, Club Passim in Cambridge, MA, The Firehouse in Newburyport, MA, Tupelo Hall in New Hampshire and VT, the Shalin Liu in Rockport, MA and Carnegie Hall in NYC. For more, go to  <a href="http://www.chelseaberry.com" target="_blank">www.chelseaberry.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Chelsea Berry &#8211; Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her presence has been described by listeners as “compelling… she draws the entire house into her world like moths to a flame.” Her vocals are co[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Chelsea Berry &#8211; Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her presence has been described by listeners as “compelling… she draws the entire house into her world like moths to a flame.” Her vocals are controlled, smooth, and intensely powerful. Her original lyrics are reminiscent of the folk music of the sixties. Chelsea was born and raised in Alaska, and made her way through Montana, Nashville, and Chicago before settling in the Boston area 3 years ago. Her music is played regularly on Sirius XM’s The Loft radio, and she has been played on Boston’s 92.5 The River, WXGR and WSCA in Portsmouth, NH, and many other stations in the Northeast. Chelsea has performed at many of New England’s most renowned listening rooms, including Boston’s House of Blues, Club Passim in Cambridge, MA, The Firehouse in Newburyport, MA, Tupelo Hall in New Hampshire and VT, the Shalin Liu in Rockport, MA and Carnegie Hall in NYC. For more, go to  www.chelseaberry.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>April Intro with Robinson Treacher 4-5-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/04/16/april-intro-with-robinson-treacher/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/04/16/april-intro-with-robinson-treacher/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[April&#8217;s concert began with a few songs from Long Island artist, Robinson Treacher.]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>April&#8217;s concert began with a few songs from Long Island artist, Robinson Treacher.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>April&#8217;s concert began with a few songs from Long Island artist, Robinson Treacher.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Swear and Shake LIVE at Acoustic LI 3-07-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/03/19/swear-and-shake-live-at-acoustic-li-3-07-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/03/19/swear-and-shake-live-at-acoustic-li-3-07-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Swear and Shake &#8211; In a city that offers endless new sounds, New York-based band Swear &#038; Shake&#8217;s loyal fan base and earnest talent have driven them on tours across the US and into the focal point of fawning critics. The band&#8217;s star seems to be continually on the rise, as they play premiere Manhattan [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/swearandshake.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Swear and Shake</strong></span> &#8211; In a city that offers endless new sounds, New York-based band Swear &#038; Shake&#8217;s loyal fan base and earnest talent have driven them on tours across the US and into the focal point of fawning critics. The band&#8217;s star seems to be continually on the rise, as they play premiere Manhattan and Brooklyn venues and release their fully-Kickstarter-funded LP, Maple Ridge, only a year after their formation. The band was a hit from their first release in November 2010, a five track album aptly titled &#8220;Extended Play,&#8221; which received over 200,000 Creative Commons downloads in North American and Europe. In the first few months, favorite tunes like &#8220;Johnnie&#8221; and &#8220;Bones&#8221; started to pop up in covers on YouTube.  Newsday praised the band, comparing them to indie darlings Mumford &#038; Sons and Bon Iver. Frost Click called the band’s EP a “treat” and writes, “There&#8217;s no denying the fact that Swear and Shake know how to make amazing sounds. The quartet has a knack for creating a wonderful balance of emotion, instruments, vocals and lyrics; making you want to listen more and more.” For more, go to <a href="http://www.swearandshake.com" target="_blank">www.swearandshake.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:36:59</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Swear and Shake &#8211; In a city that offers endless new sounds, New York-based band Swear &#038; Shake&#8217;s loyal fan base and earnest talent have driven them on tours across the US and into the focal point of fawning critics. The band&#8217;s [...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Swear and Shake &#8211; In a city that offers endless new sounds, New York-based band Swear &#038; Shake&#8217;s loyal fan base and earnest talent have driven them on tours across the US and into the focal point of fawning critics. The band&#8217;s star seems to be continually on the rise, as they play premiere Manhattan and Brooklyn venues and release their fully-Kickstarter-funded LP, Maple Ridge, only a year after their formation. The band was a hit from their first release in November 2010, a five track album aptly titled &#8220;Extended Play,&#8221; which received over 200,000 Creative Commons downloads in North American and Europe. In the first few months, favorite tunes like &#8220;Johnnie&#8221; and &#8220;Bones&#8221; started to pop up in covers on YouTube.  Newsday praised the band, comparing them to indie darlings Mumford &#038; Sons and Bon Iver. Frost Click called the band’s EP a “treat” and writes, “There&#8217;s no denying the fact that Swear and Shake know how to make amazing sounds. The quartet has a knack for creating a wonderful balance of emotion, instruments, vocals and lyrics; making you want to listen more and more.” For more, go to www.swearandshake.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Andrea Belanger LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 3-7-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/03/14/andrea-belanger-live-at-acoustic-long-island-3-7-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/03/14/andrea-belanger-live-at-acoustic-long-island-3-7-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andrea Belanger &#8211; Raised up through the cracked cobblestones of Fall River, Massachusetts, an old mill town host to the ghosts of Native Americans past and forgotten textile dreams, Andrea Belanger is a young singer/songwriter and student of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. At 22 years old, Andrea has already played Bonnaroo, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/belanger.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Andrea Belanger</strong></span> &#8211; Raised up through the cracked cobblestones of Fall River, Massachusetts, an old mill town host to the ghosts of Native Americans past and forgotten textile dreams, Andrea Belanger is a young singer/songwriter and student of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. At 22 years old, Andrea has already played Bonnaroo, the biggest music festival in the world and shared the stage with nationally touring artists like The Wood Brothers, The Low Anthem and The Greencards. She finds musical inspiration in everything from the poetic lyrics of Bob Dylan to the onstage passion of Kurt Cobain. Andrea uses her love of words and the influence of her broad musical taste to give her audience something fresh to the ear and close to the heart. She is currently at work on her second album, the first with her band The Blind Woods. For more, go to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/andreabelangermusic" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/andreabelangermusic</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Andrea Belanger &#8211; Raised up through the cracked cobblestones of Fall River, Massachusetts, an old mill town host to the ghosts of Native Americans past and forgotten textile dreams, Andrea Belanger is a young singer/songwriter and student of t[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Andrea Belanger &#8211; Raised up through the cracked cobblestones of Fall River, Massachusetts, an old mill town host to the ghosts of Native Americans past and forgotten textile dreams, Andrea Belanger is a young singer/songwriter and student of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. At 22 years old, Andrea has already played Bonnaroo, the biggest music festival in the world and shared the stage with nationally touring artists like The Wood Brothers, The Low Anthem and The Greencards. She finds musical inspiration in everything from the poetic lyrics of Bob Dylan to the onstage passion of Kurt Cobain. Andrea uses her love of words and the influence of her broad musical taste to give her audience something fresh to the ear and close to the heart. She is currently at work on her second album, the first with her band The Blind Woods. For more, go to www.facebook.com/andreabelangermusic.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Air Traffic Controller LIVE at Acoustic LI 02-1-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/02/24/air-traffic-controller-live-at-acoustic-li-02-1-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/02/24/air-traffic-controller-live-at-acoustic-li-02-1-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Air Traffic Controller &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demos he had written and recorded during his deployment. With his enlistment up, Munro returned to hometown Boston and discovered an impressive number of fans, prompting the genesis of the aptly-named rock band Air [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/atc.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Air Traffic Controller</strong></span> &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demos he had written and recorded during his deployment. With his enlistment up, Munro returned to hometown Boston and discovered an impressive number of fans, prompting the genesis of the aptly-named rock band Air Traffic Controller. With a refreshing, modern day, indie rock sound resembling The Decemberists, ATC further infuses its compositions with unforgettable pop sensibilities in the vein of Petty, McCartney, and Springsteen.  Nominated for an MTV “Best Break-Out Artist” Video Music Award in late 2009 and winner of &#8220;Best Indie Rock Act&#8221; of the 2010 Boston Music Conference, Air Traffic Controller soon found itself on many of the Northeast media outlet&#8217;s Best-Of lists.  The band’s music has also been used by Disney World Resorts, Ecko and Hollister stores worldwide, and licensed to Lincoln/Mercury, NBC Television, and USA Network.  WERS Radio calls Air Traffic Controller “One of Boston&#8217;s finest independent bands” and during the height of its radio campaign the band’s debut became one of the top three most-added albums on college radio stations nationwide. For more, go to <a href="http://www.airtrafficcontrollermusic.com" target="_blank">www.airtrafficcontrollermusic.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:36:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Air Traffic Controller &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demos he had written and recorded during his deployment. With his enlistment up, Munro returned to hometown B[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Air Traffic Controller &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demos he had written and recorded during his deployment. With his enlistment up, Munro returned to hometown Boston and discovered an impressive number of fans, prompting the genesis of the aptly-named rock band Air Traffic Controller. With a refreshing, modern day, indie rock sound resembling The Decemberists, ATC further infuses its compositions with unforgettable pop sensibilities in the vein of Petty, McCartney, and Springsteen.  Nominated for an MTV “Best Break-Out Artist” Video Music Award in late 2009 and winner of &#8220;Best Indie Rock Act&#8221; of the 2010 Boston Music Conference, Air Traffic Controller soon found itself on many of the Northeast media outlet&#8217;s Best-Of lists.  The band’s music has also been used by Disney World Resorts, Ecko and Hollister stores worldwide, and licensed to Lincoln/Mercury, NBC Television, and USA Network.  WERS Radio calls Air Traffic Controller “One of Boston&#8217;s finest independent bands” and during the height of its radio campaign the band’s debut became one of the top three most-added albums on college radio stations nationwide. For more, go to www.airtrafficcontrollermusic.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Sarah Blacker LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 02-1-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/02/17/sarah-blacker-live-at-acoustic-long-island-02-1-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/02/17/sarah-blacker-live-at-acoustic-long-island-02-1-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sarah Blacker &#8211; Sarah Blacker’s music is a unique blend of acoustic rock, folk, and jazz with stand-out vocals and quirky yet catchy songwriting, that set her apart from other female singer/songwriters in her genre. She is a highly impressive guitar player, mandolin player, and percussionist, with a sound much bigger than her size, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/sarahblacker.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Sarah Blacker</strong></span> &#8211; Sarah Blacker’s music is a unique blend of acoustic rock, folk, and jazz with stand-out vocals and quirky yet catchy songwriting, that set her apart from other female singer/songwriters in her genre. She is a highly impressive guitar player, mandolin player, and percussionist, with a sound much bigger than her size, and a DIY drive, which has impressed many in the music business. She is regularly compared to Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell and Regina Spektor, yet is consistently told that her sound is all her own. Blacker was the recent winner of Radio 92.9/Boch Subaru‘s artist competition, and became the voice and face of Subaru of New England’s “Ooh, ooh it’s love,” TV and radio campaign airing throughout New England and the mid-atlantic region for several months this fall/winter. Blacker is now touring behind her new CD, both solo and with her band, All Kinds of Sugar featuring Chuck Fisher on lead guitar, and Sean McLaughlin on bass, with her sights set on the stars, and her heart behind the wheel. For more, go to  <a href="http://www.sarahblacker.com" target="_blank">www.sarahblacker.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:30:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Sarah Blacker &#8211; Sarah Blacker’s music is a unique blend of acoustic rock, folk, and jazz with stand-out vocals and quirky yet catchy songwriting, that set her apart from other female singer/songwriters in her genre. She is a highly impressive [...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Sarah Blacker &#8211; Sarah Blacker’s music is a unique blend of acoustic rock, folk, and jazz with stand-out vocals and quirky yet catchy songwriting, that set her apart from other female singer/songwriters in her genre. She is a highly impressive guitar player, mandolin player, and percussionist, with a sound much bigger than her size, and a DIY drive, which has impressed many in the music business. She is regularly compared to Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell and Regina Spektor, yet is consistently told that her sound is all her own. Blacker was the recent winner of Radio 92.9/Boch Subaru‘s artist competition, and became the voice and face of Subaru of New England’s “Ooh, ooh it’s love,” TV and radio campaign airing throughout New England and the mid-atlantic region for several months this fall/winter. Blacker is now touring behind her new CD, both solo and with her band, All Kinds of Sugar featuring Chuck Fisher on lead guitar, and Sean McLaughlin on bass, with her sights set on the stars, and her heart behind the wheel. For more, go to  www.sarahblacker.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>February Intro with Ray Lambiase 02-1-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/02/13/february-intro-with-ray-lambiase-02-1-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/02/13/february-intro-with-ray-lambiase-02-1-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a spring-like day in February as Dave opened the show with a few songs by Long Island singer/songwriter Ray Lambiase.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was a spring-like day in February as Dave opened the show with a few songs by Long Island singer/songwriter Ray Lambiase.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:15:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>It was a spring-like day in February as Dave opened the show with a few songs by Long Island singer/songwriter Ray Lambiase.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>It was a spring-like day in February as Dave opened the show with a few songs by Long Island singer/songwriter Ray Lambiase.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Rory Sullivan LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 1-4-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/01/27/rory-sullivan-live-at-acoustic-long-island-1-4-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/01/27/rory-sullivan-live-at-acoustic-long-island-1-4-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rory Sullivan &#8211; Rory Sullivan &#038; The Second Season is a New York City based band playing an infectious blend of progressive folk with pop sensibility and a country flair. Founded by Delaware-bred singer/songwriter Rory Sullivan and the New Hampshire-bred rhythm section of Ryan Gleason and Matt Musty following Sullivan’s relocation to New York City [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/rorysullivan.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Rory Sullivan</strong></span> &#8211; Rory Sullivan &#038; The Second Season is a New York City based band playing an infectious blend of progressive folk with pop sensibility and a country flair. Founded by Delaware-bred singer/songwriter Rory Sullivan and the New Hampshire-bred rhythm section of Ryan Gleason and Matt Musty following Sullivan’s relocation to New York City in 2011, the band has quickly built up a following within the indie/folk scene of New York City, as well as in the Northeast and South. Often compared to luminaries Ray LaMontagne and James Taylor, Sullivan has a natural talent for writing insightful, thought-provoking songs. Grammy award winning producer and guitarist Will Ackerman has said of the band, “With brilliant songwriting, guitar skills of a soloist and a voice as big as a house Rory is one of the most impressive young singer/songwriters I&#8217;ve heard in a long time.” For more, go to <a href="http://www.rorysullivanmusic.com" target="_blank">www.rorysullivanmusic.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:30:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Rory Sullivan &#8211; Rory Sullivan &#038; The Second Season is a New York City based band playing an infectious blend of progressive folk with pop sensibility and a country flair. Founded by Delaware-bred singer/songwriter Rory Sullivan and the New[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Rory Sullivan &#8211; Rory Sullivan &#038; The Second Season is a New York City based band playing an infectious blend of progressive folk with pop sensibility and a country flair. Founded by Delaware-bred singer/songwriter Rory Sullivan and the New Hampshire-bred rhythm section of Ryan Gleason and Matt Musty following Sullivan’s relocation to New York City in 2011, the band has quickly built up a following within the indie/folk scene of New York City, as well as in the Northeast and South. Often compared to luminaries Ray LaMontagne and James Taylor, Sullivan has a natural talent for writing insightful, thought-provoking songs. Grammy award winning producer and guitarist Will Ackerman has said of the band, “With brilliant songwriting, guitar skills of a soloist and a voice as big as a house Rory is one of the most impressive young singer/songwriters I&#8217;ve heard in a long time.” For more, go to www.rorysullivanmusic.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Barnaby Bright LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 1-4-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/01/13/barnaby-bright-live-at-acoustic-long-island-1-4-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/01/13/barnaby-bright-live-at-acoustic-long-island-1-4-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barnaby Bright &#8211; Brooklyn-based indie folk rock duo Barnaby Bright, have garnered high accolades for their lyrically captivating and impeccably balanced songwriting and sound. The ying to each other’s yang, Becky’s angelic voice enchants audiences, while Nathan’s brilliant mastery of multiple instruments and writing styles guides the songs down their path. Finalists in the prestigious [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/barnabybright.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Barnaby Bright</strong></span> &#8211; Brooklyn-based indie folk rock duo Barnaby Bright, have garnered high accolades for their lyrically captivating and impeccably balanced songwriting and sound. The ying to each other’s yang, Becky’s angelic voice enchants audiences, while Nathan’s brilliant mastery of multiple instruments and writing styles guides the songs down their path. Finalists in the prestigious New York Song Circle Contest for two years in a row, Barnaby Bright was awarded the Grand Prize, winners in November 2010 for their song, “Don’t Look Down.” Their first album, “Wake The Hero,” garnered accolades such as being highlighted as an “Emerging Artist” at the legendary Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in July 2010. Their music has been featured on ER, Days of Our Lives, and Roadtrip Nation, and the catchy, melodic “If I Came Back As a Song” placed third in 2007’s International Song-Writing Competition, whose panel of judges including Tom Waits. For more, go to <a href="http://www.barnabybright.com" target="_blank">www.barnabybright.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:34:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Barnaby Bright &#8211; Brooklyn-based indie folk rock duo Barnaby Bright, have garnered high accolades for their lyrically captivating and impeccably balanced songwriting and sound. The ying to each other’s yang, Becky’s angelic voice enchants audie[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Barnaby Bright &#8211; Brooklyn-based indie folk rock duo Barnaby Bright, have garnered high accolades for their lyrically captivating and impeccably balanced songwriting and sound. The ying to each other’s yang, Becky’s angelic voice enchants audiences, while Nathan’s brilliant mastery of multiple instruments and writing styles guides the songs down their path. Finalists in the prestigious New York Song Circle Contest for two years in a row, Barnaby Bright was awarded the Grand Prize, winners in November 2010 for their song, “Don’t Look Down.” Their first album, “Wake The Hero,” garnered accolades such as being highlighted as an “Emerging Artist” at the legendary Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in July 2010. Their music has been featured on ER, Days of Our Lives, and Roadtrip Nation, and the catchy, melodic “If I Came Back As a Song” placed third in 2007’s International Song-Writing Competition, whose panel of judges including Tom Waits. For more, go to www.barnabybright.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>January Intro with Kris Rice &#8211; 1-4-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/01/09/january-intro-with-kris-rice-1-4-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2012/01/09/january-intro-with-kris-rice-1-4-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acoustic Long Island kicks off its 2012 Season with an intro from Long Island artist, Kris Rice.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Acoustic Long Island kicks off its 2012 Season with an intro from Long Island artist, Kris Rice.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:08:14</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Acoustic Long Island kicks off its 2012 Season with an intro from Long Island artist, Kris Rice.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Acoustic Long Island kicks off its 2012 Season with an intro from Long Island artist, Kris Rice.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Coming May 2: Cynthia Summers, Seth Glier</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/12/21/coming-may-2-cynthia-summers-seth-glier/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/12/21/coming-may-2-cynthia-summers-seth-glier/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, May 2nd for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Cynthia Summers &#8211; Cynthia Summers&#8217;s songs are full of what Sing Out! magazine calls  “intricate imagery.”  The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, May 2nd</strong> for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
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<img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/cynthiasummers.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Cynthia Summers</strong></span> &#8211; Cynthia Summers&#8217;s songs are full of what Sing Out! magazine calls  “intricate imagery.”  The Online Folk Festival notes that Summers “writes seemingly simple songs about domestic life that explore larger truths.” And, she can sing, with a voice that has been likened to some of the best in acoustic music. Sing Out! says her vocals are “eerily reminiscent of a young Judy Collins.” She has also been compared to Natalie Merchant and Joan Baez. Cynthia&#8217;s song, &#8220;Sort of Old Car,&#8221; was featured on the NPR radio show, &#8220;Car Talk.&#8221;  Her debut CD, “Love at Every Turn,” was released by RedTree Music. For more, go to <a href="http://www.cynthiasummers.com" target="_blank"> www.cynthiasummers.com</a>.</p>
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<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/sethglier.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Seth Glier</strong></span> &#8211; For 22-year-old Massachusetts native Seth Glier, The Next Right Thing isn’t just an album title – it’s a way of life. For his sophomore MPress Records release, the Berklee-educated singer/pianist set out to document the ways in which he – and the people he encounters on the road – attempts to do “the next right thing, as opposed to the next thing right. Despite his relatively young age, Glier is a seasoned troubadour, traveling all over the United States and performing over 200 dates a year. In 2010 he opened for Edwin McCain and The Verve Pipe, appeared with his idol James Taylor and performed on main stages of the prestigious Falcon Ridge and Kerrville Folk Festivals, with rave reviews and a constantly-expanding fan base following him every step of the way. For more, go to <a href="http://www.sethglier.com" target="_blank">www.sethglier.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coming April 4: Chelsea Berry, Heather Maloney</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/12/21/coming-april-4-chelsea-berry-heather-maloney/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/12/21/coming-april-4-chelsea-berry-heather-maloney/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, April 4thfor two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Chelsea Berry &#8211; Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her presence [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, April 4th</strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
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<img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/chelseaberry.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Chelsea Berry</strong></span> &#8211; Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her presence has been described by listeners as “compelling… she draws the entire house into her world like moths to a flame.” Her vocals are controlled, smooth, and intensely powerful. Her original lyrics are reminiscent of the folk music of the sixties. Chelsea was born and raised in Alaska, and made her way through Montana, Nashville, and Chicago before settling in the Boston area 3 years ago. Her music is played regularly on Sirius XM’s The Loft radio, and she has been played on Boston’s 92.5 The River, WXGR and WSCA in Portsmouth, NH, and many other stations in the Northeast. Chelsea has performed at many of New England’s most renowned listening rooms, including Boston’s House of Blues, Club Passim in Cambridge, MA, The Firehouse in Newburyport, MA, Tupelo Hall in New Hampshire and VT, the Shalin Liu in Rockport, MA and Carnegie Hall in NYC. For more, go to  <a href="http://www.chelseaberry.com" target="_blank">www.chelseaberry.com</a>.</p>
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<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/heathermaloney.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Heather Maloney</strong></span> &#8211; Heather Maloney had one of her first public shows at a small coffee shop in Northampton Massachusetts in September of 2009. She was so nervous and timid that she had to be prodded onto the stage. In July of 2011 she walked out onto the stage at the Calvin Theater in front of 1,500 fans of the Grammy Award winning artist Jonny Lang, and brought them to their feet in applause. Jonny immediately asked her to open three more shows and called her “an extremely talented songwriter and incredibly great singer.” Heather has fallen in love with performing, having played over 225 shows in 20 states in 20 months, sharing the stage with such celebrated acts as Jonny Lang, Chip Taylor &#038; Carrie Rodriquez, Mike &#038; Ruthy, Vance Gilbert, Dala, David Wax Museum, Devil Makes Three, Caravan of Thieves, Jeffrey Gaines, Jill Sobule, Meg Hutchinson, Cliff Eberhardt and many others. For more, go to <a href="http://www.heathermaloney.com" target="_blank">www.heathermaloney.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coming March 7: Swear and Shake, Andrea Belanger</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/12/21/coming-march-7-swear-and-shake-tbd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, March 7th for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Swear and Shake &#8211; In a city that offers endless new sounds, New York-based band Swear &#038; Shake&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, March 7th </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
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<img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/swearandshake.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Swear and Shake</strong></span> &#8211; In a city that offers endless new sounds, New York-based band Swear &#038; Shake&#8217;s loyal fan base and earnest talent have driven them on tours across the US and into the focal point of fawning critics. The band&#8217;s star seems to be continually on the rise, as they play premiere Manhattan and Brooklyn venues and release their fully-Kickstarter-funded LP, Maple Ridge, only a year after their formation. The band was a hit from their first release in November 2010, a five track album aptly titled &#8220;Extended Play,&#8221; which received over 200,000 Creative Commons downloads in North American and Europe. In the first few months, favorite tunes like &#8220;Johnnie&#8221; and &#8220;Bones&#8221; started to pop up in covers on YouTube.  Newsday praised the band, comparing them to indie darlings Mumford &#038; Sons and Bon Iver. Frost Click called the band’s EP a “treat” and writes, “There&#8217;s no denying the fact that Swear and Shake know how to make amazing sounds. The quartet has a knack for creating a wonderful balance of emotion, instruments, vocals and lyrics; making you want to listen more and more.” For more, go to <a href="http://www.swearandshake.com" target="_blank">www.swearandshake.com</a>.</p>
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<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/belanger.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Andrea Belanger</strong></span> &#8211; Raised up through the cracked cobblestones of Fall River, Massachusetts, an old mill town host to the ghosts of Native Americans past and forgotten textile dreams, Andrea Belanger is a young singer/songwriter and student of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. At 22 years old, Andrea has already played Bonnaroo, the biggest music festival in the world and shared the stage with nationally touring artists like The Wood Brothers, The Low Anthem and<br />
The Greencards. She finds musical inspiration in everything from the poetic lyrics of Bob Dylan to the onstage passion of Kurt Cobain. Andrea uses her love of words and the influence of her broad musical taste to give her audience something fresh to the ear and close to the heart. She is currently at work on her second album, the first with her band The Blind Woods. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/andreabelangermusic" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/andreabelangermusic</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coming February 1: Sarah Blacker, Air Traffic Controller</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, February 1st for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Sarah Blacker &#8211; Sarah Blacker’s music is a unique blend of acoustic rock, folk, and jazz with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, February 1st </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
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<img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/sarahblacker.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Sarah Blacker</strong></span> &#8211; Sarah Blacker’s music is a unique blend of acoustic rock, folk, and jazz with stand-out vocals and quirky yet catchy songwriting, that set her apart from other female singer/songwriters in her genre. She is a highly impressive guitar player, mandolin player, and percussionist, with a sound much bigger than her size, and a DIY drive, which has impressed many in the music business. She is regularly compared to Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell and Regina Spektor, yet is consistently told that her sound is all her own. Blacker was the recent winner of Radio 92.9/Boch Subaru‘s artist competition, and became the voice and face of Subaru of New England’s “Ooh, ooh it’s love,” TV and radio campaign airing throughout New England and the mid-atlantic region for several months this fall/winter. Blacker is now touring behind her new CD, both solo and with her band, All Kinds of Sugar featuring Chuck Fisher on lead guitar, and Sean McLaughlin on bass, with her sights set on the stars, and her heart behind the wheel. For more, go to  <a href="http://www.sarahblacker.com" target="_blank">www.sarahblacker.com</a>.</p>
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<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/atc.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Air Traffic Controller</strong></span> &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demos he had written and recorded during his deployment. With his enlistment up, Munro returned to hometown Boston and discovered an impressive number of fans, prompting the genesis of the aptly-named rock band Air Traffic Controller. With a refreshing, modern day, indie rock sound resembling The Decemberists, ATC further infuses its compositions with unforgettable pop sensibilities in the vein of Petty, McCartney, and Springsteen.  Nominated for an MTV “Best Break-Out Artist” Video Music Award in late 2009 and winner of &#8220;Best Indie Rock Act&#8221; of the 2010 Boston Music Conference, Air Traffic Controller soon found itself on many of the Northeast media outlet&#8217;s Best-Of lists.  The band’s music has also been used by Disney World Resorts, Ecko and Hollister stores worldwide, and licensed to Lincoln/Mercury, NBC Television, and USA Network.  WERS Radio calls Air Traffic Controller “One of Boston&#8217;s finest independent bands” and during the height of its radio campaign the band’s debut became one of the top three most-added albums on college radio stations nationwide. For more, go to <a href="http://www.airtrafficcontrollermusic.com" target="_blank">www.airtrafficcontrollermusic.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coming Jan 4: Rory Sullivan, Barnaby Bright</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/12/21/coming-jan-4-rory-sullivan-barnaby-bright/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, January 4th for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Rory Sullivan &#8211; Rory Sullivan &#038; The Second Season is a New York City based band playing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, January 4th </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
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<img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/rorysullivan.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Rory Sullivan</strong></span> &#8211; Rory Sullivan &#038; The Second Season is a New York City based band playing an infectious blend of progressive folk with pop sensibility and a country flair. Founded by Delaware-bred singer/songwriter Rory Sullivan and the New Hampshire-bred rhythm section of Ryan Gleason and Matt Musty following Sullivan’s relocation to New York City in 2011, the band has quickly built up a following within the indie/folk scene of New York City, as well as in the Northeast and South. Often compared to luminaries Ray LaMontagne and James Taylor, Sullivan has a natural talent for writing insightful, thought-provoking songs. Grammy award winning producer and guitarist Will Ackerman has said of the band, “With brilliant songwriting, guitar skills of a soloist and a voice as big as a house Rory is one of the most impressive young singer/songwriters I&#8217;ve heard in a long time.” For more, go to <a href="http://www.rorysullivanmusic.com" target="_blank">www.rorysullivanmusic.com</a>.</p>
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<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/barnabybright.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Barnaby Bright</strong></span> &#8211; Brooklyn-based indie folk rock duo Barnaby Bright, have garnered high accolades for their lyrically captivating and impeccably balanced songwriting and sound. The ying to each other’s yang, Becky’s angelic voice enchants audiences, while Nathan’s brilliant mastery of multiple instruments and writing styles guides the songs down their path. Finalists in the prestigious New York Song Circle Contest for two years in a row, Barnaby Bright was awarded the Grand Prize, winners in November 2010 for their song, “Don’t Look Down.” Their first album, “Wake The Hero,” garnered accolades such as being highlighted as an “Emerging Artist” at the legendary Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in July 2010. Their music has been featured on ER, Days of Our Lives, and Roadtrip Nation, and the catchy, melodic “If I Came Back As a Song” placed third in 2007’s International Song-Writing Competition, whose panel of judges including Tom Waits. For more, go to <a href="http://www.barnabybright.com" target="_blank">www.barnabybright.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Last Charge of the Light Horse LIVE at Acoustic LI &#8211; 11-2-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/11/29/last-charge-of-the-light-horse-live-at-acoustic-li-11-2-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Charge of the Light Horse &#8211; Last Charge of the Light Horse was formed in 2004 as a vehicle for songwriter Jean-Paul Vest&#8217;s off-beat tunes, and they&#8217;ve remained constantly in motion in the years since. Never content to stay with one musical style—or band lineup—for long, the group has released two albums to critical [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/lastcharge2.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Last Charge of the Light Horse</strong></span> &#8211; Last Charge of the Light Horse was formed in 2004 as a vehicle for songwriter Jean-Paul Vest&#8217;s off-beat tunes, and they&#8217;ve remained constantly in motion in the years since. Never content to stay with one musical style—or band lineup—for long, the group has released two albums to critical acclaim, gaining them mention in several &#8220;Best of the Year&#8221; lists and heavy rotation on college radio, where they charted as high as #1 on stations around the country. Other Highlights include Best Independent Album of 2008 – Daily Vault, One of the Best Albums of 2008 – Good Times Magazine, TV: &#8220;The Second Time Around&#8221; was featured on the PBS series RoadTrip Nation, Best Independent Album of 2005 – Daily Vault, Radio 2006: Getaway Car charted 24 times on 18 different stations, charting as high as #6; #181 on the RIYL weighted charts. For more, go to  <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lastcharge" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/lastcharge</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Last Charge of the Light Horse &#8211; Last Charge of the Light Horse was formed in 2004 as a vehicle for songwriter Jean-Paul Vest&#8217;s off-beat tunes, and they&#8217;ve remained constantly in motion in the years since. Never content to stay wit[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Last Charge of the Light Horse &#8211; Last Charge of the Light Horse was formed in 2004 as a vehicle for songwriter Jean-Paul Vest&#8217;s off-beat tunes, and they&#8217;ve remained constantly in motion in the years since. Never content to stay with one musical style—or band lineup—for long, the group has released two albums to critical acclaim, gaining them mention in several &#8220;Best of the Year&#8221; lists and heavy rotation on college radio, where they charted as high as #1 on stations around the country. Other Highlights include Best Independent Album of 2008 – Daily Vault, One of the Best Albums of 2008 – Good Times Magazine, TV: &#8220;The Second Time Around&#8221; was featured on the PBS series RoadTrip Nation, Best Independent Album of 2005 – Daily Vault, Radio 2006: Getaway Car charted 24 times on 18 different stations, charting as high as #6; #181 on the RIYL weighted charts. For more, go to  www.myspace.com/lastcharge.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Micah LIVE at Acoustic Long Island &#8211; 11-2-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/11/22/micah-live-at-acoustic-long-island-11-2-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Micah &#8211; Micah is an up and coming singer-songwriter originally from Rochester, NY. He spent the last four years living in Boston, while receiving a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Music Business from Northeastern University in May of 2010. Singing and playing music since he was just a child, Micah has grown significantly in his abilities. Since [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/micah.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Micah</strong></span> &#8211; Micah is an up and coming singer-songwriter originally from Rochester, NY. He spent the last four years living in Boston, while receiving a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Music Business from Northeastern University in May of 2010. Singing and playing music since he was just a child, Micah has grown significantly in his abilities. Since he was 16 years old he’s been steadily gigging, starting off in the coffeehouse scene and most recently headlining shows at clubs and colleges throughout the country, spanning from the East and West Coast as well as the South and Mid-West. Currently, Micah has two albums in his discography, his debut self titled ‘Micah EP’, and the second, a full length album titled ‘Coast To Coast’; released early July 2010 (both are available on iTunes). Micah just recently completed successful Fall and Spring national independently funded and booked tours and wants to build momentum and continue touring extensively. If you get a chance to see Micah play, you too will see what everyone is talking about. This new buzz artist is one not to be missed. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/micah-music" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/micah-music</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Micah &#8211; Micah is an up and coming singer-songwriter originally from Rochester, NY. He spent the last four years living in Boston, while receiving a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Music Business from Northeastern University in May of 2010. Singing [...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Micah &#8211; Micah is an up and coming singer-songwriter originally from Rochester, NY. He spent the last four years living in Boston, while receiving a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Music Business from Northeastern University in May of 2010. Singing and playing music since he was just a child, Micah has grown significantly in his abilities. Since he was 16 years old he’s been steadily gigging, starting off in the coffeehouse scene and most recently headlining shows at clubs and colleges throughout the country, spanning from the East and West Coast as well as the South and Mid-West. Currently, Micah has two albums in his discography, his debut self titled ‘Micah EP’, and the second, a full length album titled ‘Coast To Coast’; released early July 2010 (both are available on iTunes). Micah just recently completed successful Fall and Spring national independently funded and booked tours and wants to build momentum and continue touring extensively. If you get a chance to see Micah play, you too will see what everyone is talking about. This new buzz artist is one not to be missed. For more, go to www.myspace.com/micah-music.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>November Intro with Siri and Amy Owens &#8211; 11-02-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/11/15/november-intro-with-siri-and-amy-owens-11-02-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before introducing Long Island artist Amy Owens to the stage, Dave attempts to give a demonstration of the Apple iPhone 4s Siri feature. Things don&#8217;t go as planned.]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Before introducing Long Island artist Amy Owens to the stage, Dave attempts to give a demonstration of the Apple iPhone 4s Siri feature. Things don&#8217;t go as planned.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Before introducing Long Island artist Amy Owens to the stage, Dave attempts to give a demonstration of the Apple iPhone 4s Siri feature. Things don&#8217;t go as planned.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Flearoy LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 10-5-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/10/19/flearoy-live-at-acoustic-long-island-10-5-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flearoy &#8211; Although they’ve immersed themselves in the second-line music of New Orleans, the raw soul of Stax, the finely crafted tunes of The Band, and spent their years listening to the field recordings of Leadbelly and the Lomax family, instrumental B-sides of the James Brown Band and The Meters, they also grew up during [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/flearoy.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Flearoy</strong></span> &#8211; Although they’ve immersed themselves in the second-line music of New Orleans, the raw soul of Stax, the finely crafted tunes of The Band, and spent their years listening to the field recordings of Leadbelly and the Lomax family, instrumental B-sides of the James Brown Band and The Meters, they also grew up during the hey-day of Destiny’s Child and The Spin Doctors. And, strangely enough, all of these influences find their way into Flearoy’s fresh blend of funk-folk. Since its inception in 2008, Flearoy has claimed second place at the 2010 SongCircle competition, played at New York’s Public Assembly, City Winery, Bowery Poetry Club, Spike Hill, and The Bitter End, the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Vendy Awards, NYU’s 2009 &#038; 2011 Remmy Awards, as well as a series of packed parties in Brooklyn and at Wesleyan University and Vassar College. They have recorded tracks for legendary country songwriter Rodney Crowell, garnered kind words and support from producers Bob Power (Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest), Tony Visconti (David Bowie), Nick Sansano (Sonic Youth, Galactic), and John Leventhal (Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin), and were described by renowned record producer/neuroscientist Dan Levitin as his &#8220;favorite new band since Arcade Fire.&#8221; For more, go to <a href="http://flearoy.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">flearoy.bandcamp.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Flearoy &#8211; Although they’ve immersed themselves in the second-line music of New Orleans, the raw soul of Stax, the finely crafted tunes of The Band, and spent their years listening to the field recordings of Leadbelly and the Lomax family, inst[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Flearoy &#8211; Although they’ve immersed themselves in the second-line music of New Orleans, the raw soul of Stax, the finely crafted tunes of The Band, and spent their years listening to the field recordings of Leadbelly and the Lomax family, instrumental B-sides of the James Brown Band and The Meters, they also grew up during the hey-day of Destiny’s Child and The Spin Doctors. And, strangely enough, all of these influences find their way into Flearoy’s fresh blend of funk-folk. Since its inception in 2008, Flearoy has claimed second place at the 2010 SongCircle competition, played at New York’s Public Assembly, City Winery, Bowery Poetry Club, Spike Hill, and The Bitter End, the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Vendy Awards, NYU’s 2009 &#038; 2011 Remmy Awards, as well as a series of packed parties in Brooklyn and at Wesleyan University and Vassar College. They have recorded tracks for legendary country songwriter Rodney Crowell, garnered kind words and support from producers Bob Power (Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest), Tony Visconti (David Bowie), Nick Sansano (Sonic Youth, Galactic), and John Leventhal (Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin), and were described by renowned record producer/neuroscientist Dan Levitin as his &#8220;favorite new band since Arcade Fire.&#8221; For more, go to flearoy.bandcamp.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Jack&#8217;s Waterfall LIVE at Acoustic Long Island &#8211; 10-5-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/10/07/jacks-waterfall-live-at-acoustic-long-island-10-5-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jack&#8217;s Waterfall &#8211; Jack&#8217;s Waterfall is a project headed up by singer/songwriter Jack Licitra. Jack&#8217;s expansive career has found him sharing the stage with the likes of The Allman Brothers, Levon Helm, Richie Havens and Senator Hillary Clinton. Jack&#8217;s Waterfall has performed at The Boulton Center, The B.B. King Blues Festival at Jones Beach Theater [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/jacks-waterfall.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Jack&#8217;s Waterfall</strong></span> &#8211; Jack&#8217;s Waterfall is a project headed up by singer/songwriter Jack Licitra. Jack&#8217;s expansive career has found him sharing the stage with the likes of The Allman Brothers, Levon Helm, Richie Havens and Senator Hillary Clinton. Jack&#8217;s Waterfall has performed at The Boulton Center, The B.B. King Blues Festival at Jones Beach Theater and was recently featured in WFUV&#8217;s &#8220;Under The Radar&#8221;series. Their style spans Folk, Blues, Pop, Jazz, Gospel and even global music with a unique energy that is not only inspiring, but will have your toes tapping in no time. Jack likes to call the experience &#8220;Musical Healing&#8221; because the blend of creativity, driving rhythms and audience participation make for one of the most unique experiences in music today. The latest release &#8220;Express(2009)&#8221; can be heard on folk stations across the country. . For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jackswaterfall" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/jackswaterfall</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:36:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Jack&#8217;s Waterfall &#8211; Jack&#8217;s Waterfall is a project headed up by singer/songwriter Jack Licitra. Jack&#8217;s expansive career has found him sharing the stage with the likes of The Allman Brothers, Levon Helm, Richie Havens and Senato[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jack&#8217;s Waterfall &#8211; Jack&#8217;s Waterfall is a project headed up by singer/songwriter Jack Licitra. Jack&#8217;s expansive career has found him sharing the stage with the likes of The Allman Brothers, Levon Helm, Richie Havens and Senator Hillary Clinton. Jack&#8217;s Waterfall has performed at The Boulton Center, The B.B. King Blues Festival at Jones Beach Theater and was recently featured in WFUV&#8217;s &#8220;Under The Radar&#8221;series. Their style spans Folk, Blues, Pop, Jazz, Gospel and even global music with a unique energy that is not only inspiring, but will have your toes tapping in no time. Jack likes to call the experience &#8220;Musical Healing&#8221; because the blend of creativity, driving rhythms and audience participation make for one of the most unique experiences in music today. The latest release &#8220;Express(2009)&#8221; can be heard on folk stations across the country. . For more, go to www.myspace.com/jackswaterfall.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>October Intro &#8211; Facebook mail &#8211; 10-5-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/10/07/october-intro-facebook-mail-10-5-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No opening act for October, so Dave filled the time by reading some Facebook fan mail. Soon after, he introduced Jack&#8217;s Waterfall to the stage. That podcast is coming shortly so stay tuned&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No opening act for October, so Dave filled the time by reading some Facebook fan mail. Soon after, he introduced Jack&#8217;s Waterfall to the stage. That podcast is coming shortly so stay tuned&#8230;</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:05:06</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>No opening act for October, so Dave filled the time by reading some Facebook fan mail. Soon after, he introduced Jack&#8217;s Waterfall to the stage. That podcast is coming shortly so stay tuned&#8230;</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>No opening act for October, so Dave filled the time by reading some Facebook fan mail. Soon after, he introduced Jack&#8217;s Waterfall to the stage. That podcast is coming shortly so stay tuned&#8230;</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Avi Wisnia LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 9-7-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/23/avi-wisnia-live-at-acoustic-long-island-9-7-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/23/avi-wisnia-live-at-acoustic-long-island-9-7-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avi Wisnia &#8211; Think Ben Folds meets Norah Jones, if they had a lovechild in Brazil. Singer/Songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in classic Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. A wordsmith as well as a composer and performer, Avi’s clever lyrics [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/aviwisnia.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Avi Wisnia</strong></span> &#8211; Think Ben Folds meets Norah Jones, if they had a lovechild in Brazil. Singer/Songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in classic Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. A wordsmith as well as a composer and performer, Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to those that came  before, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. His debut full-length studio album, “Something New”, showcases him as a formidable talent and a true artist on the rise. He has performed at such prestigious venues as The Kennedy Center and World Café Live, and in renown music festivals including SxSW and CMJ. Avi is a 2009 OutMusic Award Winner for Oustanding Jazz Song of the Year for his inventive cover of TLC’s “No Scrubs”.  Avi has also won CMJ’s Zig Zag Live Competition, was named a finalist in Rolling Rock’s National Band Search, and received several additional songwriting honors for his song “Rabbit Hole.” The music video for “Rabbit Hole” was honored as an Official Selection in 2010′s Florida Indie Film Festival and The Philadelphia Film Festival. For more, go to <a href="http://www.aviwisnia.com" target="_blank">www.aviwisnia.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:32:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Avi Wisnia &#8211; Think Ben Folds meets Norah Jones, if they had a lovechild in Brazil. Singer/Songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in classic Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American fol[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Avi Wisnia &#8211; Think Ben Folds meets Norah Jones, if they had a lovechild in Brazil. Singer/Songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in classic Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. A wordsmith as well as a composer and performer, Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to those that came  before, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. His debut full-length studio album, “Something New”, showcases him as a formidable talent and a true artist on the rise. He has performed at such prestigious venues as The Kennedy Center and World Café Live, and in renown music festivals including SxSW and CMJ. Avi is a 2009 OutMusic Award Winner for Oustanding Jazz Song of the Year for his inventive cover of TLC’s “No Scrubs”.  Avi has also won CMJ’s Zig Zag Live Competition, was named a finalist in Rolling Rock’s National Band Search, and received several additional songwriting honors for his song “Rabbit Hole.” The music video for “Rabbit Hole” was honored as an Official Selection in 2010′s Florida Indie Film Festival and The Philadelphia Film Festival. For more, go to www.aviwisnia.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Nate &amp; Kate LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 9-7-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/16/nate-kate-live-at-acoustic-long-island-9-7-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/16/nate-kate-live-at-acoustic-long-island-9-7-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nate &#38; Kate &#8211; Nate &#38; Kate met and began playing together in Binghamton, NY in 2005, and self-booked a 3-month tour of the Eastern-US that fall (’05). They have continued touring, promoting, and writing, and released their debut album, FAME BY FRAME, late in 2007. FAME BY FRAME has garnered strong reviews, regular Central-NY [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/kateandnate.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Nate &amp; Kate</strong></span> &#8211; Nate &amp; Kate met and began playing together in Binghamton, NY in 2005, and self-booked a 3-month tour of the Eastern-US that fall (’05). They have continued touring, promoting, and writing, and released their debut album, FAME BY FRAME, late in 2007. FAME BY FRAME has garnered strong reviews, regular Central-NY radio airplay, and was ranked amongst the “top 25 indie CD’s in the first half of 2008” by Wildysworld Blog. In 2009 the duo played over 150 shows, and organized an “Eat Local Tour” of NY State farmers markets which garnered significant press. Early in 2010 Nate &amp; Kate performed live on “Expressions” (WSKG Central-NY TV), received airplay on NPR in Central-NY, and recently joined forces with author/columnist Amy Dickinson (“Ask Amy,” “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me”) for a vaudeville-inspired evening of music, juggling, and readings from her best-selling memoir at Syracuse’s Palace Theater. For more, go to <a href="http://www.nateandkate.com" target="_blank">www.nateandkate.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:37:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Nate &#38; Kate &#8211; Nate &#38; Kate met and began playing together in Binghamton, NY in 2005, and self-booked a 3-month tour of the Eastern-US that fall (’05). They have continued touring, promoting, and writing, and released their debut album, [...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Nate &#38; Kate &#8211; Nate &#38; Kate met and began playing together in Binghamton, NY in 2005, and self-booked a 3-month tour of the Eastern-US that fall (’05). They have continued touring, promoting, and writing, and released their debut album, FAME BY FRAME, late in 2007. FAME BY FRAME has garnered strong reviews, regular Central-NY radio airplay, and was ranked amongst the “top 25 indie CD’s in the first half of 2008” by Wildysworld Blog. In 2009 the duo played over 150 shows, and organized an “Eat Local Tour” of NY State farmers markets which garnered significant press. Early in 2010 Nate &#38; Kate performed live on “Expressions” (WSKG Central-NY TV), received airplay on NPR in Central-NY, and recently joined forces with author/columnist Amy Dickinson (“Ask Amy,” “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me”) for a vaudeville-inspired evening of music, juggling, and readings from her best-selling memoir at Syracuse’s Palace Theater. For more, go to www.nateandkate.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>There will be no concerts in December</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/15/there-will-be-no-concerts-in-december/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deepwells Mansion is used for events other than Acoustic Long Island. In December, the mansion is transformed for the Annual Holiday Boutique &#8211; which requires us to pack up everything and store it for the month. We&#8217;ll be back on January 4th to kick off an exciting new year of Acoustic Long Island. Hope y&#8217;all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Deepwells Mansion is used for events other than Acoustic Long Island. In December, the mansion is transformed for the Annual Holiday Boutique &#8211; which requires us to pack up everything and store it for the month. We&#8217;ll be back on January 4th to kick off an exciting new year of Acoustic Long Island. Hope y&#8217;all have a happy and healthy holiday season. Dave</p>
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		<title>Coming Nov 2: Micah, Last Charge of the Light Horse</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/14/coming-nov-2-micah-last-charge-of-the-light-horse/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, November 2nd for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Micah &#8211; Micah is an up and coming singer-songwriter originally from Rochester, NY. He spent the last [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, November 2nd </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
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<img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/micah.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Micah</strong></span> &#8211; Micah is an up and coming singer-songwriter originally from Rochester, NY. He spent the last four years living in Boston, while receiving a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Music Business from Northeastern University in May of 2010. Singing and playing music since he was just a child, Micah has grown significantly in his abilities. Since he was 16 years old he’s been steadily gigging, starting off in the coffeehouse scene and most recently headlining shows at clubs and colleges throughout the country, spanning from the East and West Coast as well as the South and Mid-West. Currently, Micah has two albums in his discography, his debut self titled ‘Micah EP’, and the second, a full length album titled ‘Coast To Coast’; released early July 2010 (both are available on iTunes). Micah just recently completed successful Fall and Spring national independently funded and booked tours and wants to build momentum and continue touring extensively. If you get a chance to see Micah play, you too will see what everyone is talking about. This new buzz artist is one not to be missed. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/micah-music" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/micah-music</a>.</p>
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<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/lastcharge2.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Last Charge of the Light Horse</strong></span> &#8211; Last Charge of the Light Horse was formed in 2004 as a vehicle for songwriter Jean-Paul Vest&#8217;s off-beat tunes, and they&#8217;ve remained constantly in motion in the years since. Never content to stay with one musical style—or band lineup—for long, the group has released two albums to critical acclaim, gaining them mention in several &#8220;Best of the Year&#8221; lists and heavy rotation on college radio, where they charted as high as #1 on stations around the country. Other Highlights include Best Independent Album of 2008 – Daily Vault, One of the Best Albums of 2008 – Good Times Magazine, TV: &#8220;The Second Time Around&#8221; was featured on the PBS series RoadTrip Nation, Best Independent Album of 2005 – Daily Vault, Radio 2006: Getaway Car charted 24 times on 18 different stations, charting as high as #6; #181 on the RIYL weighted charts. For more, go to  <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lastcharge" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/lastcharge</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coming October 5th: Flearoy, Jack&#8217;s Waterfall</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/14/coming-october-5th-flearoy-jacks-waterfall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/14/coming-october-5th-flearoy-jacks-waterfall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, October 5th for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Flearoy &#8211; Although they’ve immersed themselves in the second-line music of New Orleans, the raw soul of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, October 5th </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/flearoy.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Flearoy</strong></span> &#8211; Although they’ve immersed themselves in the second-line music of New Orleans, the raw soul of Stax, the finely crafted tunes of The Band, and spent their years listening to the field recordings of Leadbelly and the Lomax family, instrumental B-sides of the James Brown Band and The Meters, they also grew up during the hey-day of Destiny’s Child and The Spin Doctors. And, strangely enough, all of these influences find their way into Flearoy’s fresh blend of funk-folk. Since its inception in 2008, Flearoy has claimed second place at the 2010 SongCircle competition, played at New York’s Public Assembly, City Winery, Bowery Poetry Club, Spike Hill, and The Bitter End, the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Vendy Awards, NYU’s 2009 &#038; 2011 Remmy Awards, as well as a series of packed parties in Brooklyn and at Wesleyan University and Vassar College. They have recorded tracks for legendary country songwriter Rodney Crowell, garnered kind words and support from producers Bob Power (Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest), Tony Visconti (David Bowie), Nick Sansano (Sonic Youth, Galactic), and John Leventhal (Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin), and were described by renowned record producer/neuroscientist Dan Levitin as his &#8220;favorite new band since Arcade Fire.&#8221; For more, go to <a href="http://flearoy.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">flearoy.bandcamp.com</a>.</p>
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<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/jacks-waterfall.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Jack&#8217;s Waterfall</strong></span> &#8211; Jack&#8217;s Waterfall is a project headed up by singer/songwriter Jack Licitra. Jack&#8217;s expansive career has found him sharing the stage with the likes of The Allman Brothers, Levon Helm, Richie Havens and Senator Hillary Clinton. Jack&#8217;s Waterfall has performed at The Boulton Center, The B.B. King Blues Festival at Jones Beach Theater and was recently featured in WFUV&#8217;s &#8220;Under The Radar&#8221;series. Their style spans Folk, Blues, Pop, Jazz, Gospel and even global music with a unique energy that is not only inspiring, but will have your toes tapping in no time. Jack likes to call the experience &#8220;Musical Healing&#8221; because the blend of creativity, driving rhythms and audience participation make for one of the most unique experiences in music today. The latest release &#8220;Express(2009)&#8221; can be heard on folk stations across the country. . For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jackswaterfall" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/jackswaterfall</a>.</p>
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		<title>September Intro with Shawn Cullinane 9-7-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/14/september-intro-with-sean-cullens-9-7-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After downing the crowd with reports of Hurricane Irene&#8217;s devastation, Dave introduced Long Island singer/songwriter Shawn Cullinane to the stage.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After downing the crowd with reports of Hurricane Irene&#8217;s devastation, Dave introduced Long Island singer/songwriter Shawn Cullinane to the stage. </p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:11:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>After downing the crowd with reports of Hurricane Irene&#8217;s devastation, Dave introduced Long Island singer/songwriter Shawn Cullinane to the stage. </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>After downing the crowd with reports of Hurricane Irene&#8217;s devastation, Dave introduced Long Island singer/songwriter Shawn Cullinane to the stage. </itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Adam Levy LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 8-03-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/09/01/adam-levy-live-at-acoustic-long-island-8-03-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adam Levy &#8211; Adam Levy is perhaps best known for his tenure as the featured guitarist in Norah Jones&#8217; Handsome Band (2001–2007). He played on her breakout 2002 CD &#8216;Come Away with Me&#8217; and her next two albums as well. Levy has been onstage and/or in the studio with Rosanne Cash, Amos Lee, M. Ward, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/AdamLevy.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Adam Levy</strong></span> &#8211; Adam Levy is perhaps best known for his tenure as the featured guitarist in Norah Jones&#8217; Handsome Band (2001–2007). He played on her breakout 2002 CD &#8216;Come Away with Me&#8217; and her next two albums as well. Levy has been onstage and/or in the studio with Rosanne Cash, Amos Lee, M. Ward, and up-and-coming Aussie artist Eran James. In addition to Levy&#8217;s skills as a player, he is a gifted songwriter. He penned &#8220;In the Morning&#8221; for Jones&#8217; Feels Like Home, and other artists have recorded his songs as well. There&#8217;s no doubt, though, that the best way to hear Levy&#8217;s folk/pop/blues gems is straight from the source. Levy has recorded several albums on his own. &#8216;The Heart Collector&#8217; is his latest. &#8220;It is a great album overflowing with warm and soulful songs that enchant the ears and captivate the heart.&#8221; —No Depression. For more, go to <a href="http://www.adamlevy.com" target="_blank">www.adamlevy.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Adam Levy &#8211; Adam Levy is perhaps best known for his tenure as the featured guitarist in Norah Jones&#8217; Handsome Band (2001–2007). He played on her breakout 2002 CD &#8216;Come Away with Me&#8217; and her next two albums as well. Levy has b[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Adam Levy &#8211; Adam Levy is perhaps best known for his tenure as the featured guitarist in Norah Jones&#8217; Handsome Band (2001–2007). He played on her breakout 2002 CD &#8216;Come Away with Me&#8217; and her next two albums as well. Levy has been onstage and/or in the studio with Rosanne Cash, Amos Lee, M. Ward, and up-and-coming Aussie artist Eran James. In addition to Levy&#8217;s skills as a player, he is a gifted songwriter. He penned &#8220;In the Morning&#8221; for Jones&#8217; Feels Like Home, and other artists have recorded his songs as well. There&#8217;s no doubt, though, that the best way to hear Levy&#8217;s folk/pop/blues gems is straight from the source. Levy has recorded several albums on his own. &#8216;The Heart Collector&#8217; is his latest. &#8220;It is a great album overflowing with warm and soulful songs that enchant the ears and captivate the heart.&#8221; —No Depression. For more, go to www.adamlevy.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Emi Meyer LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 8-03-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/08/25/emi-meyer-live-at-acoustic-long-island-8-03-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/08/25/emi-meyer-live-at-acoustic-long-island-8-03-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Emi Meyer &#8211; Emi Meyer is a celebrated enigma. Multicultural, genre-defying and always on the move, she is accustomed to a lot of hyphens when others describe her multifaceted life and music. Born in Kyoto Japan and raised in Seattle, her bi-cultural heritage has clearly shaped the unique jazz-inspired pop sound heard on her three [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/emimeyer.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Emi Meyer</strong></span> &#8211; Emi Meyer is a celebrated enigma. Multicultural, genre-defying and always on the move, she is accustomed to a lot of hyphens when others describe her multifaceted life and music. Born in Kyoto Japan and raised in Seattle, her bi-cultural heritage has clearly shaped the unique jazz-inspired pop sound heard on her three albums – one of which is entirely in Japanese. With the release of her first album, Curious Creature, Emi was invited to perform at the legendary Sundance Film Festival and shot to #1 on the Japanese jazz charts after her single – Room Blue – was chosen &#8220;Single of the Week&#8221; on iTunes. She continued to evolve as an artist and broaden her concept of songwriting with her second album, Passport, written solely in Japanese. Her sound is a refreshingly unique blend of jazz, pop, soul and so much more that is not often found in today&#8217;s world of filters and autotune. Her latest work, the aptly named Suitcase of Stones, brings her full circle with her return to the English language and unites the light-heartedness of traveling with the solemnity of memory in a way that only she can convey. For more, go to <a href="http://www.emimeyer.com" target="_blank">www.emimeyer.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:29:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Emi Meyer &#8211; Emi Meyer is a celebrated enigma. Multicultural, genre-defying and always on the move, she is accustomed to a lot of hyphens when others describe her multifaceted life and music. Born in Kyoto Japan and raised in Seattle, her bi-cu[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Emi Meyer &#8211; Emi Meyer is a celebrated enigma. Multicultural, genre-defying and always on the move, she is accustomed to a lot of hyphens when others describe her multifaceted life and music. Born in Kyoto Japan and raised in Seattle, her bi-cultural heritage has clearly shaped the unique jazz-inspired pop sound heard on her three albums – one of which is entirely in Japanese. With the release of her first album, Curious Creature, Emi was invited to perform at the legendary Sundance Film Festival and shot to #1 on the Japanese jazz charts after her single – Room Blue – was chosen &#8220;Single of the Week&#8221; on iTunes. She continued to evolve as an artist and broaden her concept of songwriting with her second album, Passport, written solely in Japanese. Her sound is a refreshingly unique blend of jazz, pop, soul and so much more that is not often found in today&#8217;s world of filters and autotune. Her latest work, the aptly named Suitcase of Stones, brings her full circle with her return to the English language and unites the light-heartedness of traveling with the solemnity of memory in a way that only she can convey. For more, go to www.emimeyer.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>August Intro with Tommy Santoriello</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/08/24/august-intro-with-tommy-santoriello/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We introduced this month&#8217;s concert with a few songs from Tommy Santoriello.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We introduced this month&#8217;s concert with a few songs from Tommy Santoriello.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:11:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>We introduced this month&#8217;s concert with a few songs from Tommy Santoriello.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>We introduced this month&#8217;s concert with a few songs from Tommy Santoriello.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Summer Concert featuring Ari Hest 7-9-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/08/05/summer-concert-featuring-ari-hest-7-9-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/08/05/summer-concert-featuring-ari-hest-7-9-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ari Hest &#8211; Already signed to a major, he opted out of his label deal so that he could have more control over his art. He then embarked on his ambitious ‘52’ project, during which he spent all of last year immersed in an unprecedented effort – to write, record, produce and release one new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/arihest.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Ari Hest</strong></span> &#8211; Already signed to a major, he opted out of his label deal so that he could have more control over his art. He then embarked on his ambitious ‘52’ project, during which he spent all of last year immersed in an unprecedented effort – to write, record, produce and release one new song per week, for 52 weeks in a row. Now, he will self-release his new studio CD, ‘Twelve Mondays,’ on March 10th. The album features  reworked versions of 12 fan-selected songs, culled from the past year’s extraordinary output. It’s a renegade path that reveals the ‘New Music Industry’ at its best, and allows Hest’s impressive work to find the audience he wants it to find. ‘Twelve Mondays’ showcases the diversity of Hest’s songwriting – from the haunting, minimasterpiece “Broken Voices” to the USA TODAY ‘Listen Up Music Pick’ “The Weight,” which was praised as a “poignant, acoustic reverie…” — From the wistful travelogue “Ride The Brake” to the radio-friendly “Dead End Driving,” it’s a remarkable mix that’s distinguished by the intelligence, nuance and range of Hest’s material. Add to that the fact that these songs were written amid the week-to-week gauntlet of ‘52’, and it’s all the more impressive. For more, go to <a href="http://www.arihest.com" target="_blank">www.arihest.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:35:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Ari Hest &#8211; Already signed to a major, he opted out of his label deal so that he could have more control over his art. He then embarked on his ambitious ‘52’ project, during which he spent all of last year immersed in an unprecedented effort – [...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Ari Hest &#8211; Already signed to a major, he opted out of his label deal so that he could have more control over his art. He then embarked on his ambitious ‘52’ project, during which he spent all of last year immersed in an unprecedented effort – to write, record, produce and release one new song per week, for 52 weeks in a row. Now, he will self-release his new studio CD, ‘Twelve Mondays,’ on March 10th. The album features  reworked versions of 12 fan-selected songs, culled from the past year’s extraordinary output. It’s a renegade path that reveals the ‘New Music Industry’ at its best, and allows Hest’s impressive work to find the audience he wants it to find. ‘Twelve Mondays’ showcases the diversity of Hest’s songwriting – from the haunting, minimasterpiece “Broken Voices” to the USA TODAY ‘Listen Up Music Pick’ “The Weight,” which was praised as a “poignant, acoustic reverie…” — From the wistful travelogue “Ride The Brake” to the radio-friendly “Dead End Driving,” it’s a remarkable mix that’s distinguished by the intelligence, nuance and range of Hest’s material. Add to that the fact that these songs were written amid the week-to-week gauntlet of ‘52’, and it’s all the more impressive. For more, go to www.arihest.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Summer Concert featuring Miles to Dayton</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/08/02/summer-concert-featuring-miles-to-dayton/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Miles to Dayton &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, solid songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/m2d.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Miles to Dayton</strong></span> &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, solid songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the creative stew. The band features the talents of vocalist Krista (March) Preddice, often compared to the likes of Natalie Merchant and Dolores O&#8217;Riordan.  Accomplished songwriter Jonathan Preddice also shares lead vocal duty, and plays guitar and cello in the band.  Dave March adds to the package by delivering pocket bass lines and heartfelt vocals.  Violinist Leanne (Preddice) Strom wields her violin with extreme presence and maturity, using her classical upbringing to add many interesting colors  and textures to the m2d ensemble.  Newcomer drummer Brian Kroll has only elevated this family band to new heights, providing an exciting and funky edge to the overall sound, while lifting the songs up on a pedestal for all to enjoy.  With the successful release of two independent full length albums in the past five years, &#8220;A long way back&#8221; (2005) and &#8220;Rise&#8221; (2007), Miles to Dayton has developed a strong regional following.  With a newly bolstered lineup, the band has released its third album in 2010 that has been hailed it&#8217;s finest work to date. For more, go to <a href="http://www.milestodayton.net" target="_blank">www.milestodayton.net</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:36:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Miles to Dayton &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, s[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Miles to Dayton &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, solid songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the creative stew. The band features the talents of vocalist Krista (March) Preddice, often compared to the likes of Natalie Merchant and Dolores O&#8217;Riordan.  Accomplished songwriter Jonathan Preddice also shares lead vocal duty, and plays guitar and cello in the band.  Dave March adds to the package by delivering pocket bass lines and heartfelt vocals.  Violinist Leanne (Preddice) Strom wields her violin with extreme presence and maturity, using her classical upbringing to add many interesting colors  and textures to the m2d ensemble.  Newcomer drummer Brian Kroll has only elevated this family band to new heights, providing an exciting and funky edge to the overall sound, while lifting the songs up on a pedestal for all to enjoy.  With the successful release of two independent full length albums in the past five years, &#8220;A long way back&#8221; (2005) and &#8220;Rise&#8221; (2007), Miles to Dayton has developed a strong regional following.  With a newly bolstered lineup, the band has released its third album in 2010 that has been hailed it&#8217;s finest work to date. For more, go to www.milestodayton.net.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Summer Concert featuring Nini and Ben 7-9-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/07/31/summer-concert-featuring-nini-and-ben-7-9-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/07/31/summer-concert-featuring-nini-and-ben-7-9-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nini and Ben &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would fall in love with each other, and the gypsy lifestyle they were bound [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/nini-ben.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Nini and Ben</strong></span> &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would fall in love with each other, and the gypsy lifestyle they were bound to lead. Waking up in a ragged old VW bus. Performing at clubs and cafes. Writing songs on acoustic guitars and Wurlitzers. This simple and unpredictable way of living has yielded the most profound moments of their lives that are captured in their warm and expressive songs. The duo have spent years performing all over the U.S., Europe and Australia. Nini+Ben were selected out of 400 acts to be featured on the Heavy Rotation Records compilation, which debuted to a sold out crowd of 1,200 at the Berklee Performance Center in 2009. This past November, they self-released their debut full length LP “The Reasons we Try”, produced by Rich Mendelson (The Cars, Boston, Paul Simon) and recorded at legendary Avatar Studios in Manhattan. Nini sang into the same condenser microphone as Norah Jones. &#8220;Spirited high-lonesome folk-blues.&#8221; &#8211; The Boston Globe &#8220;This innovative band writes ballads that rise towards the level of anthems and up-tempo musical tales that shimmer with energy.&#8221; &#8211; The Lowell Sun, For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/niniandben" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/niniandben</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Nini and Ben &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would f[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Nini and Ben &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would fall in love with each other, and the gypsy lifestyle they were bound to lead. Waking up in a ragged old VW bus. Performing at clubs and cafes. Writing songs on acoustic guitars and Wurlitzers. This simple and unpredictable way of living has yielded the most profound moments of their lives that are captured in their warm and expressive songs. The duo have spent years performing all over the U.S., Europe and Australia. Nini+Ben were selected out of 400 acts to be featured on the Heavy Rotation Records compilation, which debuted to a sold out crowd of 1,200 at the Berklee Performance Center in 2009. This past November, they self-released their debut full length LP “The Reasons we Try”, produced by Rich Mendelson (The Cars, Boston, Paul Simon) and recorded at legendary Avatar Studios in Manhattan. Nini sang into the same condenser microphone as Norah Jones. &#8220;Spirited high-lonesome folk-blues.&#8221; &#8211; The Boston Globe &#8220;This innovative band writes ballads that rise towards the level of anthems and up-tempo musical tales that shimmer with energy.&#8221; &#8211; The Lowell Sun, For more, go to www.myspace.com/niniandben.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Summer Concert featuring Reed Waddle 7-9-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/07/29/our-6th-annual-summer-concert-featuring-reed-waddle-7-9-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reed Waddle &#8211; Waddle is a hard working touring musician. In the past two months he has opened concerts for Hall and Oates,The All American Rejects,The Wailers, Edie Carey and Katie Herzig. In support of his new release he commpleted a 15 state 28 city six week eastern seaboard tour in October/ November 2008. For [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/reed.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Reed Waddle</strong></span> &#8211; Waddle is a hard working touring musician. In the past two months he has opened concerts for Hall and Oates,The All American Rejects,The Wailers, Edie Carey and Katie Herzig. In support of his new release he commpleted a 15 state 28 city six week eastern seaboard tour in October/ November 2008. For the past three years he has played over 300 shows annually, mostly in his northwest Florida home, but stretching from Idaho to Boston and the Rocky Mountains while constantly writing and recording. His new release was recorded mostly in Aspen, Colorado, produced by Jamie Rosenberg and joined by multi-platinum pop icon John Oates on several tracks. In October of 2008, Two new songs were added in rotation for four months on XM Radio&#8217;s &#8220;The Loft&#8221; and his single &#8220;The Beast Within&#8221; played on AAA stations across the country. Past career achievements include his song &#8220;I Saw Stars&#8221; selected from over 25,000 entrants as one of 20 finalists on American Idol&#8217;s inaugural American Idol Songwriter competition in 2007. Reed has also been a finalist at the International Songwriting Competion several times and has performed with John Oates,Tim Reynolds (Dave Mathews),Stephen Kellog and many other artists in venues across the country. For more, go to <a href="http://www.reedwaddle.com" target="_blank">www.reedwaddle.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:33:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Reed Waddle &#8211; Waddle is a hard working touring musician. In the past two months he has opened concerts for Hall and Oates,The All American Rejects,The Wailers, Edie Carey and Katie Herzig. In support of his new release he commpleted a 15 state[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Reed Waddle &#8211; Waddle is a hard working touring musician. In the past two months he has opened concerts for Hall and Oates,The All American Rejects,The Wailers, Edie Carey and Katie Herzig. In support of his new release he commpleted a 15 state 28 city six week eastern seaboard tour in October/ November 2008. For the past three years he has played over 300 shows annually, mostly in his northwest Florida home, but stretching from Idaho to Boston and the Rocky Mountains while constantly writing and recording. His new release was recorded mostly in Aspen, Colorado, produced by Jamie Rosenberg and joined by multi-platinum pop icon John Oates on several tracks. In October of 2008, Two new songs were added in rotation for four months on XM Radio&#8217;s &#8220;The Loft&#8221; and his single &#8220;The Beast Within&#8221; played on AAA stations across the country. Past career achievements include his song &#8220;I Saw Stars&#8221; selected from over 25,000 entrants as one of 20 finalists on American Idol&#8217;s inaugural American Idol Songwriter competition in 2007. Reed has also been a finalist at the International Songwriting Competion several times and has performed with John Oates,Tim Reynolds (Dave Mathews),Stephen Kellog and many other artists in venues across the country. For more, go to www.reedwaddle.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Summer Concert featuring Robinson Treacher 7-9-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/07/28/our-6th-annua-summer-concert-featuring-robinson-treacher-7-9-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To warm things up for our crowd of almost 2,000, Robinson took the stage and set the tone for the high-energy night that followed.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To warm things up for our crowd of almost 2,000, Robinson took the stage and set the tone for the high-energy night that followed.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:12:59</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>To warm things up for our crowd of almost 2,000, Robinson took the stage and set the tone for the high-energy night that followed.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>To warm things up for our crowd of almost 2,000, Robinson took the stage and set the tone for the high-energy night that followed.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Coming September 7: Nate &amp; Kate, Avi Wisnia</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/06/27/coming-september-7-nate-kate-avi-wisnia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, September 7 for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Nate &#38; Kate &#8211; Nate &#38; Kate met and began playing together in Binghamton, NY in 2005, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, September 7 </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/kateandnate.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Nate &amp; Kate</strong></span> &#8211; Nate &amp; Kate met and began playing together in Binghamton, NY in 2005, and self-booked a 3-month tour of the Eastern-US that fall (’05). They have continued touring, promoting, and writing, and released their debut album, FAME BY FRAME, late in 2007. FAME BY FRAME has garnered strong reviews, regular Central-NY radio airplay, and was ranked amongst the “top 25 indie CD’s in the first half of 2008” by Wildysworld Blog. In 2009 the duo played over 150 shows, and organized an “Eat Local Tour” of NY State farmers markets which garnered significant press. Early in 2010 Nate &amp; Kate performed live on “Expressions” (WSKG Central-NY TV), received airplay on NPR in Central-NY, and recently joined forces with author/columnist Amy Dickinson (“Ask Amy,” “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me”) for a vaudeville-inspired evening of music, juggling, and readings from her best-selling memoir at Syracuse’s Palace Theater. For more, go to <a href="http://www.nateandkate.com" target="_blank">www.nateandkate.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/aviwisnia.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Avi Wisnia</strong></span> &#8211; Think Ben Folds meets Norah Jones, if they had a lovechild in Brazil. Singer/Songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in classic Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. A wordsmith as well as a composer and performer, Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to those that came  before, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. His debut full-length studio album, “Something New”, showcases him as a formidable talent and a true artist on the rise. He has performed at such prestigious venues as The Kennedy Center and World Café Live, and in renown music festivals including SxSW and CMJ. Avi is a 2009 OutMusic Award Winner for Oustanding Jazz Song of the Year for his inventive cover of TLC’s “No Scrubs”.  Avi has also won CMJ’s Zig Zag Live Competition, was named a finalist in Rolling Rock’s National Band Search, and received several additional songwriting honors for his song “Rabbit Hole.” The music video for “Rabbit Hole” was honored as an Official Selection in 2010′s Florida Indie Film Festival and The Philadelphia Film Festival. For more, go to <a href="http://www.aviwisnia.com" target="_blank">www.aviwisnia.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coming August 3: Emi Meyer, Adam Levy</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/06/27/coming-august-3-emi-meyer-adam-levy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, August 3 for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Emi Meyer &#8211; Emi Meyer is a celebrated enigma. Multicultural, genre-defying and always on the move, she [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, August 3 </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/emimeyer.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Emi Meyer</strong></span> &#8211; Emi Meyer is a celebrated enigma. Multicultural, genre-defying and always on the move, she is accustomed to a lot of hyphens when others describe her multifaceted life and music. Born in Kyoto Japan and raised in Seattle, her bi-cultural heritage has clearly shaped the unique jazz-inspired pop sound heard on her three albums – one of which is entirely in Japanese. With the release of her first album, Curious Creature, Emi was invited to perform at the legendary Sundance Film Festival and shot to #1 on the Japanese jazz charts after her single – Room Blue – was chosen &#8220;Single of the Week&#8221; on iTunes. She continued to evolve as an artist and broaden her concept of songwriting with her second album, Passport, written solely in Japanese. Her sound is a refreshingly unique blend of jazz, pop, soul and so much more that is not often found in today&#8217;s world of filters and autotune. Her latest work, the aptly named Suitcase of Stones, brings her full circle with her return to the English language and unites the light-heartedness of traveling with the solemnity of memory in a way that only she can convey. For more, go to <a href="http://www.emimeyer.com" target="_blank">www.emimeyer.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/AdamLevy.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Adam Levy</strong></span> &#8211; Adam Levy is perhaps best known for his tenure as the featured guitarist in Norah Jones&#8217; Handsome Band (2001–2007). He played on her breakout 2002 CD &#8216;Come Away with Me&#8217; and her next two albums as well. Levy has been onstage and/or in the studio with Rosanne Cash, Amos Lee, M. Ward, and up-and-coming Aussie artist Eran James. In addition to Levy&#8217;s skills as a player, he is a gifted songwriter. He penned &#8220;In the Morning&#8221; for Jones&#8217; Feels Like Home, and other artists have recorded his songs as well. There&#8217;s no doubt, though, that the best way to hear Levy&#8217;s folk/pop/blues gems is straight from the source. Levy has recorded several albums on his own. &#8216;The Heart Collector&#8217; is his latest. &#8220;It is a great album overflowing with warm and soulful songs that enchant the ears and captivate the heart.&#8221; —No Depression. For more, go to <a href="http://www.adamlevy.com" target="_blank">www.adamlevy.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mike Krum LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 6-1-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/06/24/mike-krum-live-at-acoustic-long-island-6-1-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mike Krum &#8211; Mike Krum is, in essence, the joining of artistic forces between accomplished guitarist, composer, and producer Dave Chiappetta and the startlingly talented singer-songwriter Mike Krumholz. With their new four-piece rock band, they bring back the infectious, energetic and credible alternative pop rock that has been missing from the current musical landscape &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/mikekrum.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Mike Krum</strong></span> &#8211; Mike Krum is, in essence, the joining of artistic forces between accomplished guitarist, composer, and producer Dave Chiappetta and the startlingly talented singer-songwriter Mike Krumholz. With their new four-piece rock band, they bring back the infectious, energetic and credible alternative pop rock that has been missing from the current musical landscape &#8211; and they do so with a roar. Evoking comparisons to &#8220;Vedder or Cornell, Krum can play like a rocker reformed or a bard outraged.&#8221; Yet conversely, the unique crooning vocals and tempered songs on their self-titled EP would also make one of Krum’s major influences, Jeff Buckley, proud. Already receiving praise and garnering attention in New York City on the strength of their captivating live performances at such venues as The Mercury Lounge and the Knitting Factory, Mike Krum is set to make their West Coast debut with shows in San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco this April. For more, go to <a href="http://www.mikekrum.com" target="_blank">www.mikekrum.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Mike Krum &#8211; Mike Krum is, in essence, the joining of artistic forces between accomplished guitarist, composer, and producer Dave Chiappetta and the startlingly talented singer-songwriter Mike Krumholz. With their new four-piece rock band, they[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Mike Krum &#8211; Mike Krum is, in essence, the joining of artistic forces between accomplished guitarist, composer, and producer Dave Chiappetta and the startlingly talented singer-songwriter Mike Krumholz. With their new four-piece rock band, they bring back the infectious, energetic and credible alternative pop rock that has been missing from the current musical landscape &#8211; and they do so with a roar. Evoking comparisons to &#8220;Vedder or Cornell, Krum can play like a rocker reformed or a bard outraged.&#8221; Yet conversely, the unique crooning vocals and tempered songs on their self-titled EP would also make one of Krum’s major influences, Jeff Buckley, proud. Already receiving praise and garnering attention in New York City on the strength of their captivating live performances at such venues as The Mercury Lounge and the Knitting Factory, Mike Krum is set to make their West Coast debut with shows in San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco this April. For more, go to www.mikekrum.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Jeff LeBlanc LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 6-1-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/06/15/jeff-leblanc-live-at-acoustic-long-island-6-1-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/06/15/jeff-leblanc-live-at-acoustic-long-island-6-1-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jeff LeBlanc &#8211; In early 2006, LeBlanc released his first four track demo entitled &#8220;Stories From a Small Town&#8221;. The album featured songs he wrote and recorded in his Sacred Heart University dorm room. In late 2006, he began touring colleges and venues on weekends while he continued to complete his college degree. In 2008, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/leblanc.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Jeff LeBlanc</strong></span> &#8211; In early 2006, LeBlanc released his first four track demo entitled &#8220;Stories From a Small Town&#8221;. The album featured songs he wrote and recorded in his Sacred Heart University dorm room. In late 2006, he began touring colleges and venues on weekends while he continued to complete his college degree. In 2008, Jeff was voted to showcase at the National Association for Campus Activities Northeast Conference by over 850 college talent buyers in Hartford, Connecticut. He again achieved this feat in October 2009 at the National Association for Campus Activities Mid-Atlantic Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. These showcases helped springboard a headlining tour of over 40 colleges and universities throughout the east coast. Jeff has recently toured with artists such as Matt Nathanson, Augustana, Third Eye Blind, Jesse Ruben, Joe Brooks (singer) and Luke Bryan. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jeffleblancmusic" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/jeffleblancmusic</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Jeff LeBlanc &#8211; In early 2006, LeBlanc released his first four track demo entitled &#8220;Stories From a Small Town&#8221;. The album featured songs he wrote and recorded in his Sacred Heart University dorm room. In late 2006, he began touring [...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jeff LeBlanc &#8211; In early 2006, LeBlanc released his first four track demo entitled &#8220;Stories From a Small Town&#8221;. The album featured songs he wrote and recorded in his Sacred Heart University dorm room. In late 2006, he began touring colleges and venues on weekends while he continued to complete his college degree. In 2008, Jeff was voted to showcase at the National Association for Campus Activities Northeast Conference by over 850 college talent buyers in Hartford, Connecticut. He again achieved this feat in October 2009 at the National Association for Campus Activities Mid-Atlantic Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. These showcases helped springboard a headlining tour of over 40 colleges and universities throughout the east coast. Jeff has recently toured with artists such as Matt Nathanson, Augustana, Third Eye Blind, Jesse Ruben, Joe Brooks (singer) and Luke Bryan. For more, go to www.myspace.com/jeffleblancmusic.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>&#8220;Name That Movie Soundtrack&#8221; with Billy Alexander 6-1-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/06/13/name-that-movie-soundtrack-with-billy-alexander-4-6-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[June&#8217;s concert was kicked-off with a fun (but very challenging) game of &#8220;Name that Movie Soundtrack&#8221; with soundman Billy Alexander on the piano &#8211; serving out some not-so-easy-to-guess soundtracks. Give it a listen and see how you do!]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>June&#8217;s concert was kicked-off with a fun (but very challenging) game of &#8220;Name that Movie Soundtrack&#8221; with soundman Billy Alexander on the piano &#8211; serving out some not-so-easy-to-guess soundtracks. Give it a listen and see how[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>June&#8217;s concert was kicked-off with a fun (but very challenging) game of &#8220;Name that Movie Soundtrack&#8221; with soundman Billy Alexander on the piano &#8211; serving out some not-so-easy-to-guess soundtracks. Give it a listen and see how you do!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Casey Abrams LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 5-4-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/05/26/casey-abrams-live-at-acoustic-long-island-5-4-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/05/26/casey-abrams-live-at-acoustic-long-island-5-4-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 11:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Audio Post]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Casey Abrams &#8211; Casey Abrams is a Southern-bred (and Boston-based), singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who is a listener and a collector of music. With assistance from his backing band The Mysterious Strangers, and the helping hand of producer John Simon (The Band, Simon &#38; Garfunkel, Janis Joplin), he distills 200 years of American music to craft his electrifying [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/CASEY2.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Casey Abrams</strong></span> &#8211; Casey Abrams is a Southern-bred (and Boston-based), singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who is a listener and a collector of music. With assistance from his backing band The Mysterious Strangers, and the helping hand of producer John Simon (The Band, Simon &amp; Garfunkel, Janis Joplin), he distills 200 years of American music to craft his electrifying new album, Oh, You Kid!  The follow-up to his sophomore release, Like A Mirror, Oh, You Kid! is directed at the ears of music-heads, lovers of adventurous songwriting and forward/backward-looking art. “Abrams’ songs reflect an impeccable knowledge of American music.” &#8211; POP MATTERS. For more, go to <a href="http://www.caseyabrams.com" target="_blank">www.caseyabrams.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Casey Abrams &#8211; Casey Abrams is a Southern-bred (and Boston-based), singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who is a listener and a collector of music. With assistance from his backing band The Mysterious Strangers, and the helping hand of prod[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Casey Abrams &#8211; Casey Abrams is a Southern-bred (and Boston-based), singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who is a listener and a collector of music. With assistance from his backing band The Mysterious Strangers, and the helping hand of producer John Simon (The Band, Simon &#38; Garfunkel, Janis Joplin), he distills 200 years of American music to craft his electrifying new album, Oh, You Kid!  The follow-up to his sophomore release, Like A Mirror, Oh, You Kid! is directed at the ears of music-heads, lovers of adventurous songwriting and forward/backward-looking art. “Abrams’ songs reflect an impeccable knowledge of American music.” &#8211; POP MATTERS. For more, go to www.caseyabrams.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Rebecca Jordan LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 5-4-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/05/20/rebecca-jordan-live-at-acoustic-long-island-5-4-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/05/20/rebecca-jordan-live-at-acoustic-long-island-5-4-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 11:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rebecca Jordan &#8211; Just nominated for Best EP by the Independent Music Awards for her Souvenir EP, Rebecca Jordan is a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter on the rise. She was a 2010 Mountain Stage NewSong Finalist and was honored with the 2010 Abe Olman Award from the Songwriter&#8217;s Hall of Fame as a promising songwriter. Rebecca [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/jorden2.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Rebecca Jordan</strong></span> &#8211; Just nominated for Best EP by the Independent Music Awards for her Souvenir EP, Rebecca Jordan is a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter on the rise. She was a 2010 Mountain Stage NewSong Finalist and was honored with the 2010 Abe Olman Award from the Songwriter&#8217;s Hall of Fame as a promising songwriter. Rebecca grew up in Ohio listening to Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, John Coltrane, Joao Gilberto, gospel quartets, The Cure, and Tom Petty. She studied classical piano as a kid and taught herself guitar to write songs. A development deal with a major record label helped her song &#8220;Beautiful Disaster&#8221; find it&#8217;s way to Kelly Clarkson who has recorded it on two albums. Rebecca plays regularly in New York at Rockwood Music Hall and in the Live@ Best Buy Series. She&#8217;s also played Folk Alliance, CMJ, and SXSW. Rebecca is published through Imagem Music. For more, go to <a href="http://rebeccajordan.com" target="_blank">rebeccajordan.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Rebecca Jordan &#8211; Just nominated for Best EP by the Independent Music Awards for her Souvenir EP, Rebecca Jordan is a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter on the rise. She was a 2010 Mountain Stage NewSong Finalist and was honored with the 2010 Abe[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Rebecca Jordan &#8211; Just nominated for Best EP by the Independent Music Awards for her Souvenir EP, Rebecca Jordan is a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter on the rise. She was a 2010 Mountain Stage NewSong Finalist and was honored with the 2010 Abe Olman Award from the Songwriter&#8217;s Hall of Fame as a promising songwriter. Rebecca grew up in Ohio listening to Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, John Coltrane, Joao Gilberto, gospel quartets, The Cure, and Tom Petty. She studied classical piano as a kid and taught herself guitar to write songs. A development deal with a major record label helped her song &#8220;Beautiful Disaster&#8221; find it&#8217;s way to Kelly Clarkson who has recorded it on two albums. Rebecca plays regularly in New York at Rockwood Music Hall and in the Live@ Best Buy Series. She&#8217;s also played Folk Alliance, CMJ, and SXSW. Rebecca is published through Imagem Music. For more, go to rebeccajordan.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>The reviews are in&#8230; By the Bell</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/05/18/the-reviews-are-in/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/05/18/the-reviews-are-in/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 15:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To broaden your Acoustic Long Island experience, check out this blog called &#8220;By the Bell&#8221; which includes reviews of Acoustic Long Island concerts by seasoned Long Island concert-goer, Steve Bell. Be sure to subscribe to get future concert reviews automatically as they&#8217;re added- then feel free to add your own comments. Just go to www.bythebell3627.blogspot.com.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To broaden your Acoustic Long Island experience, check out this blog called &#8220;By the Bell&#8221; which includes reviews of Acoustic Long Island concerts by seasoned Long Island concert-goer, Steve Bell. Be sure to subscribe to get future concert reviews automatically as they&#8217;re added- then feel free to add your own comments. Just go to <a href="http://www.bythebell3627.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.bythebell3627.blogspot.com</a>. </p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:01:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>To broaden your Acoustic Long Island experience, check out this blog called &#8220;By the Bell&#8221; which includes reviews of Acoustic Long Island concerts by seasoned Long Island concert-goer, Steve Bell. Be sure to subscribe to get future concer[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>To broaden your Acoustic Long Island experience, check out this blog called &#8220;By the Bell&#8221; which includes reviews of Acoustic Long Island concerts by seasoned Long Island concert-goer, Steve Bell. Be sure to subscribe to get future concert reviews automatically as they&#8217;re added- then feel free to add your own comments. Just go to www.bythebell3627.blogspot.com. </itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>May Intro with Bryan Gallo and Martha 5-04-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/05/16/may-intro-with-brian-gallo-5-04-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/05/16/may-intro-with-brian-gallo-5-04-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 22:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We introduced this month&#8217;s concert with some goofiness from Dave and some music from Long Island singer/songwriter Bryan Gallo as well as a new tune from Martha Trachtenberg. Enjoy!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We introduced this month&#8217;s concert with some goofiness from Dave and some music from Long Island singer/songwriter Bryan Gallo as well as a new tune from Martha Trachtenberg. Enjoy!</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:20:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>We introduced this month&#8217;s concert with some goofiness from Dave and some music from Long Island singer/songwriter Bryan Gallo as well as a new tune from Martha Trachtenberg. Enjoy!</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>We introduced this month&#8217;s concert with some goofiness from Dave and some music from Long Island singer/songwriter Bryan Gallo as well as a new tune from Martha Trachtenberg. Enjoy!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Tom Chapin LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 4-6-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/04/25/tom-chapin-live-at-acoustic-long-island-4-6-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/04/25/tom-chapin-live-at-acoustic-long-island-4-6-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tom Chapin &#8211; The New York Times calls 3-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.” Chapin is a renowned singer/songwriter for both family and adult audiences. His career spans Broadway, TV, documentary and feature films, and the concert stage. With 22 recordings and hundreds of songs in his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/chapin.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Tom Chapin</strong></span> &#8211; The New York Times calls 3-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.”  Chapin is a renowned singer/songwriter for both family and adult audiences. His career spans Broadway, TV, documentary and feature films, and the concert stage.  With 22 recordings and hundreds of songs in his repertoire, Chapin serves up a tasty mix of story songs, ballads, comedic and political songs, family music, sing-alongs, old-time folk classics and a favorite song or two of his late brother Harry’s. Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and autoharp.  Tom will be joined on stage by extraordinary musicians Jon Cobert and Michael Mark. For more, go to <a href="http://www.tomchapin.com" target="_blank">www.tomchapin.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:47:38</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Tom Chapin &#8211; The New York Times calls 3-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.”  Chapin is a renowned singer/songwriter for both family and adult audiences. His career spans Broadway, TV, docu[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Tom Chapin &#8211; The New York Times calls 3-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.”  Chapin is a renowned singer/songwriter for both family and adult audiences. His career spans Broadway, TV, documentary and feature films, and the concert stage.  With 22 recordings and hundreds of songs in his repertoire, Chapin serves up a tasty mix of story songs, ballads, comedic and political songs, family music, sing-alongs, old-time folk classics and a favorite song or two of his late brother Harry’s. Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and autoharp.  Tom will be joined on stage by extraordinary musicians Jon Cobert and Michael Mark. For more, go to www.tomchapin.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Ben Carroll LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 4-6-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/04/19/ben-carroll-live-at-acoustic-long-island-4-6-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/04/19/ben-carroll-live-at-acoustic-long-island-4-6-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Benn Carroll &#8211; Ben Carroll&#8217;s soulful, powerful voice lives somewhere at the crossroads of Stevie Wonder and James Taylor&#8211;he&#8217;s captivating, distinctive, mesmerizing. With the help of his accomplished acoustic guitar playing, Carroll moves his audiences with his plaintive songwriting, written from the heart and with a thoughtful, sometimes keen eye, while exploring the endless themes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/carroll.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Benn Carroll</strong></span> &#8211; Ben Carroll&#8217;s soulful, powerful voice lives somewhere at the crossroads of Stevie Wonder and James Taylor&#8211;he&#8217;s captivating, distinctive, mesmerizing. With the help of his accomplished acoustic guitar playing, Carroll moves his audiences with his plaintive songwriting, written from the heart and with a thoughtful, sometimes keen eye, while exploring the endless themes of love, of a search for a place and meaning in the world. A soul and folk artist at once, Carroll has steadily toured North America and Europe as a solo act since 2004. His songs have been featured in television and film, most recently in Pier&#8217;s End Productions&#8217; 2008 release &#8220;Wake&#8221;, which premiered at the Tribeca Cinema in New York City (home of the Tribeca Film Festival). Amore Magazine&#8217;s reader poll voted Carroll a top solo artist, and his songwriting and performances have been celebrated by the New York Songwriters Circle and BMI New York. Coming from a musical family as the son of Grammy-winning Starland Vocal Band members (&#8220;Afternoon Delight&#8221;, 1976), Carroll enjoyed a rich musical exposure in his childhood, chiefly in the veins of harmony-laden folk and pop of the 70s, and the R&amp;B/Soul/Roots sounds of the deep south. These influences have been naturally integrated into his music, lustrously evoked by his poetic delivery and his voice of startling honesty and beauty. For more, go to <a href="http://www.bencarroll.com" target="_blank">www.bencarroll.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:38:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Benn Carroll &#8211; Ben Carroll&#8217;s soulful, powerful voice lives somewhere at the crossroads of Stevie Wonder and James Taylor&#8211;he&#8217;s captivating, distinctive, mesmerizing. With the help of his accomplished acoustic guitar playing, C[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Benn Carroll &#8211; Ben Carroll&#8217;s soulful, powerful voice lives somewhere at the crossroads of Stevie Wonder and James Taylor&#8211;he&#8217;s captivating, distinctive, mesmerizing. With the help of his accomplished acoustic guitar playing, Carroll moves his audiences with his plaintive songwriting, written from the heart and with a thoughtful, sometimes keen eye, while exploring the endless themes of love, of a search for a place and meaning in the world. A soul and folk artist at once, Carroll has steadily toured North America and Europe as a solo act since 2004. His songs have been featured in television and film, most recently in Pier&#8217;s End Productions&#8217; 2008 release &#8220;Wake&#8221;, which premiered at the Tribeca Cinema in New York City (home of the Tribeca Film Festival). Amore Magazine&#8217;s reader poll voted Carroll a top solo artist, and his songwriting and performances have been celebrated by the New York Songwriters Circle and BMI New York. Coming from a musical family as the son of Grammy-winning Starland Vocal Band members (&#8220;Afternoon Delight&#8221;, 1976), Carroll enjoyed a rich musical exposure in his childhood, chiefly in the veins of harmony-laden folk and pop of the 70s, and the R&#38;B/Soul/Roots sounds of the deep south. These influences have been naturally integrated into his music, lustrously evoked by his poetic delivery and his voice of startling honesty and beauty. For more, go to www.bencarroll.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Coming July 9: Our 6th Annual Summer Concert</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/04/16/coming-july-9-our-6th-annual-summer-concert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/04/16/coming-july-9-our-6th-annual-summer-concert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join thousands of Long Islanders on Saturday, July 9th from 7pm to 10pm for Acoustic Long Island&#8217;s Sixth Annual Summer Concert on the lawn of the historic Deepwells Mansion in St. James. You&#8217;ll enjoy listening to some of today&#8217;s hottest up-and-coming singer/songwriters. Plus, there will be plenty of food and drink available, so bring your [...]]]></description>
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<p>Join thousands of Long Islanders on Saturday, July 9th from 7pm to 10pm for <span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Acoustic Long Island&#8217;s Sixth Annual Summer Concert</strong></span> on the lawn of the historic Deepwells Mansion in St. James. You&#8217;ll enjoy listening to some of today&#8217;s hottest up-and-coming singer/songwriters. Plus, there will be plenty of food and drink available, so bring your appetite too! Best of all, the concert is free, so bring the whole family and spend some quality time under the stars right here on Long Island. Artists featured include:<span style="color: #993300;"><strong></strong></span></p>
<p><img class="alignright" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/reed.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Reed Waddle</strong></span> &#8211; Waddle is a hard working touring musician. In the past two months he has opened concerts for Hall and Oates,The All American Rejects,The Wailers, Edie Carey and Katie Herzig. In support of his new release he commpleted a 15 state 28 city six week eastern seaboard tour in October/ November 2008. For the past three years he has played over 300 shows annually, mostly in his northwest Florida home, but stretching from Idaho to Boston and the Rocky Mountains while constantly writing and recording. His new release was recorded mostly in Aspen, Colorado, produced by Jamie Rosenberg and joined by multi-platinum pop icon John Oates on several tracks. In October of 2008, Two new songs were added in rotation for four months on XM Radio&#8217;s &#8220;The Loft&#8221; and his single &#8220;The Beast Within&#8221; played on AAA stations across the country. Past career achievements include his song &#8220;I Saw Stars&#8221; selected from over 25,000 entrants as one of 20 finalists on American Idol&#8217;s inaugural American Idol Songwriter competition in 2007. Reed has also been a finalist at the International Songwriting Competion several times and has performed with John Oates,Tim Reynolds (Dave Mathews),Stephen Kellog and many other artists in venues across the country. For more, go to <a href="http://www.reedwaddle.com" target="_blank">www.reedwaddle.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/nini-ben.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Nini and Ben</strong></span> &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would fall in love with each other, and the gypsy lifestyle they were bound to lead. Waking up in a ragged old VW bus. Performing at clubs and cafes. Writing songs on acoustic guitars and Wurlitzers. This simple and unpredictable way of living has yielded the most profound moments of their lives that are captured in their warm and expressive songs. The duo have spent years performing all over the U.S., Europe and Australia. Nini+Ben were selected out of 400 acts to be featured on the Heavy Rotation Records compilation, which debuted to a sold out crowd of 1,200 at the Berklee Performance Center in 2009. This past November, they self-released their debut full length LP “The Reasons we Try”, produced by Rich Mendelson (The Cars, Boston, Paul Simon) and recorded at legendary Avatar Studios in Manhattan. Nini sang into the same condenser microphone as Norah Jones. &#8220;Spirited high-lonesome folk-blues.&#8221; &#8211; The Boston Globe &#8220;This innovative band writes ballads that rise towards the level of anthems and up-tempo musical tales that shimmer with energy.&#8221; &#8211; The Lowell Sun, For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/niniandben" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/niniandben</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/m2d.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Miles to Dayton</strong></span> &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, solid songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the creative stew. The band features the talents of vocalist Krista (March) Preddice, often compared to the likes of Natalie Merchant and Dolores O&#8217;Riordan.  Accomplished songwriter Jonathan Preddice also shares lead vocal duty, and plays guitar and cello in the band.  Dave March adds to the package by delivering pocket bass lines and heartfelt vocals.  Violinist Leanne (Preddice) Strom wields her violin with extreme presence and maturity, using her classical upbringing to add many interesting colors  and textures to the m2d ensemble.  Newcomer drummer Brian Kroll has only elevated this family band to new heights, providing an exciting and funky edge to the overall sound, while lifting the songs up on a pedestal for all to enjoy.  With the successful release of two independent full length albums in the past five years, &#8220;A long way back&#8221; (2005) and &#8220;Rise&#8221; (2007), Miles to Dayton has developed a strong regional following.  With a newly bolstered lineup, the band has released its third album in 2010 that has been hailed it&#8217;s finest work to date. For more, go to <a href="http://www.milestodayton.net" target="_blank">www.milestodayton.net</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/arihest.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Ari Hest</strong></span> &#8211; Already signed to a major, he opted out of his label deal so that he could have more control over his art. He then embarked on his ambitious ‘52’ project, during which he spent all of last year immersed in an unprecedented effort – to write, record, produce and release one new song per week, for 52 weeks in a row. Now, he will self-release his new studio CD, ‘Twelve Mondays,’ on March 10th. The album features  reworked versions of 12 fan-selected songs, culled from the past year’s extraordinary output. It’s a renegade path that reveals the ‘New Music Industry’ at its best, and allows Hest’s impressive work to find the audience he wants it to find. ‘Twelve Mondays’ showcases the diversity of Hest’s songwriting – from the haunting, minimasterpiece “Broken Voices” to the USA TODAY ‘Listen Up Music Pick’ “The Weight,” which was praised as a “poignant, acoustic reverie…” — From the wistful travelogue “Ride The Brake” to the radio-friendly “Dead End Driving,” it’s a remarkable mix that’s distinguished by the intelligence, nuance and range of Hest’s material. Add to that the fact that these songs were written amid the week-to-week gauntlet of ‘52’, and it’s all the more impressive. For more, go to <a href="http://www.arihest.com" target="_blank">www.arihest.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coming June 1: Jeff LeBlanc, Mike Krum</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, June 1 for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Jeff LeBlanc &#8211; In early 2006, LeBlanc released his first four track demo entitled &#8220;Stories From a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, June 1 </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/leblanc.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Jeff LeBlanc</strong></span> &#8211; In early 2006, LeBlanc released his first four track demo entitled &#8220;Stories From a Small Town&#8221;. The album featured songs he wrote and recorded in his Sacred Heart University dorm room. In late 2006, he began touring colleges and venues on weekends while he continued to complete his college degree. In 2008, Jeff was voted to showcase at the National Association for Campus Activities Northeast Conference by over 850 college talent buyers in Hartford, Connecticut. He again achieved this feat in October 2009 at the National Association for Campus Activities Mid-Atlantic Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. These showcases helped springboard a headlining tour of over 40 colleges and universities throughout the east coast. Jeff has recently toured with artists such as Matt Nathanson, Augustana, Third Eye Blind, Jesse Ruben, Joe Brooks (singer) and Luke Bryan. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jeffleblancmusic" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/jeffleblancmusic</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/mikekrum.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Mike Krum</strong></span> &#8211; Mike Krum is, in essence, the joining of artistic forces between accomplished guitarist, composer, and producer Dave Chiappetta and the startlingly talented singer-songwriter Mike Krumholz. With their new four-piece rock band, they bring back the infectious, energetic and credible alternative pop rock that has been missing from the current musical landscape &#8211; and they do so with a roar. Evoking comparisons to &#8220;Vedder or Cornell, Krum can play like a rocker reformed or a bard outraged.&#8221; Yet conversely, the unique crooning vocals and tempered songs on their self-titled EP would also make one of Krum’s major influences, Jeff Buckley, proud. Already receiving praise and garnering attention in New York City on the strength of their captivating live performances at such venues as The Mercury Lounge and the Knitting Factory, Mike Krum is set to make their West Coast debut with shows in San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco this April. For more, go to <a href="http://www.mikekrum.com" target="_blank">www.mikekrum.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>April Intro with Ron Renninger 4-06-2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:51:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With no snow on the ground and a standing room only crowd at the mansion, we started April&#8217;s concert with a few songs from Ron Renninger.]]></description>
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		<title>Amy Regan LIVE at Acoutic Long Island 3-2-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/03/23/amy-regan-live-at-acoutic-long-island-3-2-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amy Regan &#8211; Recently named one of Music Connection&#8217;s Hot 100 Unsigned Artists, Amy Regan is quickly becoming one of New York&#8217;s most talked about rising talents. She plays consistently to packed rooms at NYC singer/songwriter hotspots including Rockwood Music Hall and The Living Room and has received rave reviews from Alyssa Rashbaum (MTV, SPIN, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/regan.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Amy Regan</strong></span> &#8211; Recently named one of Music Connection&#8217;s Hot 100 Unsigned Artists, Amy Regan is quickly becoming one of New York&#8217;s most talked about rising talents. She plays consistently to packed rooms at NYC singer/songwriter hotspots including Rockwood Music Hall and The Living Room and has received rave reviews from Alyssa Rashbaum (MTV, SPIN, VIBE), Music Connection Magazine, and numerous blogs. Most recently, Regan and her song &#8220;Carry On&#8221; (from her debut EP &#8220;And then there is this&#8221;) have been featured in a national Hertz commercial, and she&#8217;s released a new EP, Gonna Get Better. Regan is often compared to artists such as Fiona Apple, Joni Mitchell, and Laura Nyro; her music fuses lyrical integrity with a pop sensibility, creating a sound that is instantly accessible but will ultimately resonate with the listener on a deeper level. Regan grew up in a small town in northern NJ, taught herself piano at age 11, got a guitar for Christmas when she was 13, and within a few months was writing music every day.  She graduated from Skidmore College with a music major in 2007, where she led a 5 part band, fell in love with the Beatles, and spent late nights holed up in the campus studio confirming what the rest of her life would be like.  For more, go to <a href="http://www.amyregan.com" target="_blank">www.amyregan.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:summary>Amy Regan &#8211; Recently named one of Music Connection&#8217;s Hot 100 Unsigned Artists, Amy Regan is quickly becoming one of New York&#8217;s most talked about rising talents. She plays consistently to packed rooms at NYC singer/songwriter hotspots including Rockwood Music Hall and The Living Room and has received rave reviews from Alyssa Rashbaum (MTV, SPIN, VIBE), Music Connection Magazine, and numerous blogs. Most recently, Regan and her song &#8220;Carry On&#8221; (from her debut EP &#8220;And then there is this&#8221;) have been featured in a national Hertz commercial, and she&#8217;s released a new EP, Gonna Get Better. Regan is often compared to artists such as Fiona Apple, Joni Mitchell, and Laura Nyro; her music fuses lyrical integrity with a pop sensibility, creating a sound that is instantly accessible but will ultimately resonate with the listener on a deeper level. Regan grew up in a small town in northern NJ, taught herself piano at age 11, got a guitar for Christmas when she was 13, and within a few months was writing music every day.  She graduated from Skidmore College with a music major in 2007, where she led a 5 part band, fell in love with the Beatles, and spent late nights holed up in the campus studio confirming what the rest of her life would be like.  For more, go to www.amyregan.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Robinson Treacher LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 3-2-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/03/21/robinson-treacher-live-at-acoustic-long-island/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Robinson Treacher &#8211; Just like the long list of New York City artists before him, Robinson feeds off the honest grit found among the “huddled masses”…coupling the blatantly obvious (to a New Yorker at least) with the deeply personal. Chameleon-like in his approach to his songwriting, he refuses to be pigeonholed into one particular genre. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/treacher.jpg" alt="" height="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Robinson Treacher</strong></span> &#8211; Just like the long list of New York City artists before him, Robinson feeds off the honest grit found among the “huddled masses”…coupling the blatantly obvious (to a New Yorker at least) with the deeply personal.  Chameleon-like in his approach to his songwriting, he refuses to be pigeonholed into one particular genre.  Believing that each song is forged from its own unique terrain, he takes great pains in choosing the vehicle by which passengers might best weather the bumps, potholes, and blind curves found between the first note and the last.  Admittedly susceptible to the affectations of the senses himself, he asks his audience to participate emotionally as well as physically in a “whole self” conceptual challenge, a 360 degree soul search comprised of the most joyous elation to the bitterest of pains. With the emergence of a true “world” community of listeners and the dissolving of the old guard record company elitists, Treacher’s eclectic songwriting can be allowed to burgeon…flowing freely among the throngs of liberated music enthusiasts…authentic and unabashed in its purity and form. For more, go to <a href="http://www.robinsontreacher.com" target="_blank">www.robinsontreacher.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:summary>Robinson Treacher &#8211; Just like the long list of New York City artists before him, Robinson feeds off the honest grit found among the “huddled masses”…coupling the blatantly obvious (to a New Yorker at least) with the deeply personal.  Chameleon-like in his approach to his songwriting, he refuses to be pigeonholed into one particular genre.  Believing that each song is forged from its own unique terrain, he takes great pains in choosing the vehicle by which passengers might best weather the bumps, potholes, and blind curves found between the first note and the last.  Admittedly susceptible to the affectations of the senses himself, he asks his audience to participate emotionally as well as physically in a “whole self” conceptual challenge, a 360 degree soul search comprised of the most joyous elation to the bitterest of pains. With the emergence of a true “world” community of listeners and the dissolving of the old guard record company elitists, Treacher’s eclectic songwriting can be allowed to burgeon…flowing freely among the throngs of liberated music enthusiasts…authentic and unabashed in its purity and form. For more, go to www.robinsontreacher.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>March Intro with Gabe D&#8217;Antonio 3-2-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/03/21/march-2-2011-introduction-featuring-gabe-dantonio/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We kicked off our March concert with Long Island artist, Gabe D&#8217;Antonio.]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>We kicked off our March concert with Long Island artist, Gabe D&#8217;Antonio.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>We kicked off our March concert with Long Island artist, Gabe D&#8217;Antonio.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>American Idol Contestant Caleb Hawley &#8211; Redux (and a Special Request)</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/02/24/american-idol-contestant-caleb-hawley-and-a-special-request/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Help us make the plunge! &#8211; It&#8217;s been one of the coldest winters here on Long Island. So why then are Rob and Dave jumping into the icy 32 degree waters of the Long Island Sound? Well, to support UCPN (United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau). We hope you&#8217;ll contribute by clicking here. As a thank [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/caleb.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Help us make the plunge!</strong></span> &#8211; It&#8217;s been one of the coldest winters here on Long Island. So why then are Rob and Dave jumping into the icy 32 degree waters of the Long Island Sound? Well, to support UCPN (United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau). We hope you&#8217;ll contribute by <a href="http://www.ucpn.org/index.php/site/sponsor-team-NTFC/" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. As a thank you, here&#8217;s a past performance of American Idol contestant Caleb Hawley. Unfortunately, he was voted off before we had a chance to release this, but it&#8217;s still very cool thing and the sky is the limit for this uber-talented singer-songwriter. For more on Caleb, visit www.calebhawley.com.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Help us make the plunge! &#8211; It&#8217;s been one of the coldest winters here on Long Island. So why then are Rob and Dave jumping into the icy 32 degree waters of the Long Island Sound? Well, to support UCPN (United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau). We[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Help us make the plunge! &#8211; It&#8217;s been one of the coldest winters here on Long Island. So why then are Rob and Dave jumping into the icy 32 degree waters of the Long Island Sound? Well, to support UCPN (United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau). We hope you&#8217;ll contribute by clicking here. As a thank you, here&#8217;s a past performance of American Idol contestant Caleb Hawley. Unfortunately, he was voted off before we had a chance to release this, but it&#8217;s still very cool thing and the sky is the limit for this uber-talented singer-songwriter. For more on Caleb, visit www.calebhawley.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Coming May 4: Casey Abrams, Rebecca Jordan</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/02/23/coming-may-4-casey-abrams-rebecca-jordan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, May 4 for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured: Casey Abrams &#8211; Casey Abrams is a Southern-bred (and Boston-based), singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who is a listener and a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, May 4 </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/CASEY2.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Casey Abrams</strong></span> &#8211; Casey Abrams is a Southern-bred (and Boston-based), singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who is a listener and a collector of music. With assistance from his backing band The Mysterious Strangers, and the helping hand of producer John Simon (The Band, Simon &amp; Garfunkel, Janis Joplin), he distills 200 years of American music to craft his electrifying new album, Oh, You Kid!  The follow-up to his sophomore release, Like A Mirror, Oh, You Kid! is directed at the ears of music-heads, lovers of adventurous songwriting and forward/backward-looking art. “Abrams’ songs reflect an impeccable knowledge of American music.” &#8211; POP MATTERS. For more, go to <a href="http://www.caseyabrams.com" target="_blank">www.caseyabrams.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/jorden2.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Rebecca Jordan</strong></span> &#8211; Just nominated for Best EP by the Independent Music Awards for her Souvenir EP, Rebecca Jordan is a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter on the rise. She was a 2010 Mountain Stage NewSong Finalist and was honored with the 2010 Abe Olman Award from the Songwriter&#8217;s Hall of Fame as a promising songwriter. Rebecca grew up in Ohio listening to Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, John Coltrane, Joao Gilberto, gospel quartets, The Cure, and Tom Petty. She studied classical piano as a kid and taught herself guitar to write songs. A development deal with a major record label helped her song &#8220;Beautiful Disaster&#8221; find it&#8217;s way to Kelly Clarkson who has recorded it on two albums. Rebecca plays regularly in New York at Rockwood Music Hall and in the Live@ Best Buy Series. She&#8217;s also played Folk Alliance, CMJ, and SXSW. Rebecca is published through Imagem Music. For more, go to <a href="http://rebeccajordan.com" target="_blank">rebeccajordan.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Jennings LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 1-5-2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jennings &#8211; Jennings is the one-name moniker of NYC based siren Mary Jennings. Standing five feet, one inch tall Jennings is small in stature, her music however, is anything but. Drawing influences from artists like Imogen Heap, Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Moby, Jennings’ music reflects an enormous strength and drive that is uniquely hers. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/jennings.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Jennings</strong></span> &#8211; Jennings is the one-name moniker of NYC based siren Mary Jennings. Standing five feet, one inch tall Jennings is small in stature, her music however, is anything but. Drawing influences from artists like Imogen Heap, Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Moby, Jennings’ music reflects an enormous strength and drive that is uniquely hers. “I believe that the difference between an artist and the average person is a fearless and relentless willingness to expose their quarks, oddities, secrets, and passions for all of the world to see and hear.” said Mary. For More, go to <a href="http://www.jennings-music.com">www.jennings-music.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Jennings &#8211; Jennings is the one-name moniker of NYC based siren Mary Jennings. Standing five feet, one inch tall Jennings is small in stature, her music however, is anything but. Drawing influences from artists like Imogen Heap, Annie Lennox, S[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jennings &#8211; Jennings is the one-name moniker of NYC based siren Mary Jennings. Standing five feet, one inch tall Jennings is small in stature, her music however, is anything but. Drawing influences from artists like Imogen Heap, Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Moby, Jennings’ music reflects an enormous strength and drive that is uniquely hers. “I believe that the difference between an artist and the average person is a fearless and relentless willingness to expose their quarks, oddities, secrets, and passions for all of the world to see and hear.” said Mary. For More, go to www.jennings-music.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Putnam Smith LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 1-5-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/01/18/putnam-smith-live-at-acoustic-long-island-1-5-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Putnam Smith &#8211; Putnam Smith, who hails from Portland, Maine, could be an old-world troubadour fresh from the 19th Century. After all, he lives in a log cabin and plays his Grandfather&#8217;s banjo. Yet this rootsy multi-instrumentalist songwriter (he also plays guitar, mandolin, and piano), steeped as he is in old-time Appalachian traditions, is very [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/smith.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Putnam Smith</strong></span> &#8211; Putnam Smith, who hails from Portland, Maine, could be an old-world troubadour fresh from the 19th Century.  After all, he lives in a log cabin and plays his Grandfather&#8217;s banjo.  Yet this rootsy multi-instrumentalist songwriter (he also plays guitar, mandolin,  and piano), steeped as he is in old-time Appalachian traditions, is very much a storyteller for the modern age. With his sophomore release, &#8220;Goldrush,&#8221; reaching #5 on the national Folk DJ Charts, Putnam has begun to establish himself as an acoustic tour-de-force not only in his hometown of Portland, but as a nationally touring musician from East coast to West. Putnam&#8217;s songs sound like they&#8217;ve come from a back porch in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or some cabin on the coast of Maine.  For more, go to <a href="http://www.putnamsmith.com">www.putnamsmith.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Putnam Smith &#8211; Putnam Smith, who hails from Portland, Maine, could be an old-world troubadour fresh from the 19th Century.  After all, he lives in a log cabin and plays his Grandfather&#8217;s banjo.  Yet this rootsy multi-instrumentalist song[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Putnam Smith &#8211; Putnam Smith, who hails from Portland, Maine, could be an old-world troubadour fresh from the 19th Century.  After all, he lives in a log cabin and plays his Grandfather&#8217;s banjo.  Yet this rootsy multi-instrumentalist songwriter (he also plays guitar, mandolin,  and piano), steeped as he is in old-time Appalachian traditions, is very much a storyteller for the modern age. With his sophomore release, &#8220;Goldrush,&#8221; reaching #5 on the national Folk DJ Charts, Putnam has begun to establish himself as an acoustic tour-de-force not only in his hometown of Portland, but as a nationally touring musician from East coast to West. Putnam&#8217;s songs sound like they&#8217;ve come from a back porch in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or some cabin on the coast of Maine.  For more, go to www.putnamsmith.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>January 2011 Kick-off at Deepwells</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/01/17/january-2011-kick-off-at-deepwells/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Intro to our January concert at deepwells. Dave reads some listener mail and Long Island native, Robert Blatchly starts things off with a few songs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Intro to our January concert at deepwells. Dave reads some listener mail and Long Island native, Robert Blatchly starts things off with a few songs.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Intro to our January concert at deepwells. Dave reads some listener mail and Long Island native, Robert Blatchly starts things off with a few songs.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Intro to our January concert at deepwells. Dave reads some listener mail and Long Island native, Robert Blatchly starts things off with a few songs.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Coming April 6: Ben Carroll, Tom Chapin</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2011/01/17/coming-april-6-ben-carroll-tom-chapin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, April 6 for two extraordinary singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the artists being featured: Benn Carroll &#8211; Ben Carroll&#8217;s soulful, powerful voice lives somewhere at the crossroads of Stevie Wonder and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, April 6 </strong>for two extraordinary singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the artists being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/carroll.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Benn Carroll</strong></span> &#8211; Ben Carroll&#8217;s soulful, powerful voice lives somewhere at the crossroads of Stevie Wonder and James Taylor&#8211;he&#8217;s captivating, distinctive, mesmerizing. With the help of his accomplished acoustic guitar playing, Carroll moves his audiences with his plaintive songwriting, written from the heart and with a thoughtful, sometimes keen eye, while exploring the endless themes of love, of a search for a place and meaning in the world. A soul and folk artist at once, Carroll has steadily toured North America and Europe as a solo act since 2004. His songs have been featured in television and film, most recently in Pier&#8217;s End Productions&#8217; 2008 release &#8220;Wake&#8221;, which premiered at the Tribeca Cinema in New York City (home of the Tribeca Film Festival). Amore Magazine&#8217;s reader poll voted Carroll a top solo artist, and his songwriting and performances have been celebrated by the New York Songwriters Circle and BMI New York. Coming from a musical family as the son of Grammy-winning Starland Vocal Band members (&#8220;Afternoon Delight&#8221;, 1976), Carroll enjoyed a rich musical exposure in his childhood, chiefly in the veins of harmony-laden folk and pop of the 70s, and the R&amp;B/Soul/Roots sounds of the deep south. These influences have been naturally integrated into his music, lustrously evoked by his poetic delivery and his voice of startling honesty and beauty. For more, go to <a href="http://www.bencarroll.com" target="_blank">www.bencarroll.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/chapin.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Tom Chapin</strong></span> &#8211; The New York Times calls 3-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.”  Chapin is a renowned singer/songwriter for both family and adult audiences. His career spans Broadway, TV, documentary and feature films, and the concert stage.  With 22 recordings and hundreds of songs in his repertoire, Chapin serves up a tasty mix of story songs, ballads, comedic and political songs, family music, sing-alongs, old-time folk classics and a favorite song or two of his late brother Harry’s. Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and autoharp.  Tom will be joined on stage by extraordinary musicians Jon Cobert and Michael Mark. For more, go to <a href="http://www.tomchapin.com" target="_blank">www.tomchapin.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coming March 2: Robinson Treacher, Amy Regan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, March 2 for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the artists being featured: Robinson Treacher &#8211; Just like the long list of New York City artists before him, Robinson feeds [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, March 2 </strong>for two up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the artists being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/treacher.jpg" alt="" height="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Robinson Treacher</strong></span> &#8211; Just like the long list of New York City artists before him, Robinson feeds off the honest grit found among the “huddled masses”…coupling the blatantly obvious (to a New Yorker at least) with the deeply personal.  Chameleon-like in his approach to his songwriting, he refuses to be pigeonholed into one particular genre.  Believing that each song is forged from its own unique terrain, he takes great pains in choosing the vehicle by which passengers might best weather the bumps, potholes, and blind curves found between the first note and the last.  Admittedly susceptible to the affectations of the senses himself, he asks his audience to participate emotionally as well as physically in a “whole self” conceptual challenge, a 360 degree soul search comprised of the most joyous elation to the bitterest of pains. With the emergence of a true “world” community of listeners and the dissolving of the old guard record company elitists, Treacher’s eclectic songwriting can be allowed to burgeon…flowing freely among the throngs of liberated music enthusiasts…authentic and unabashed in its purity and form. For more, go to <a href="http://www.robinsontreacher.com" target="_blank">www.robinsontreacher.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/regan.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Amy Regan</strong></span> &#8211; Recently named one of Music Connection&#8217;s Hot 100 Unsigned Artists, Amy Regan is quickly becoming one of New York&#8217;s most talked about rising talents. She plays consistently to packed rooms at NYC singer/songwriter hotspots including Rockwood Music Hall and The Living Room and has received rave reviews from Alyssa Rashbaum (MTV, SPIN, VIBE), Music Connection Magazine, and numerous blogs. Most recently, Regan and her song &#8220;Carry On&#8221; (from her debut EP &#8220;And then there is this&#8221;) have been featured in a national Hertz commercial, and she&#8217;s released a new EP, Gonna Get Better. Regan is often compared to artists such as Fiona Apple, Joni Mitchell, and Laura Nyro; her music fuses lyrical integrity with a pop sensibility, creating a sound that is instantly accessible but will ultimately resonate with the listener on a deeper level. Regan grew up in a small town in northern NJ, taught herself piano at age 11, got a guitar for Christmas when she was 13, and within a few months was writing music every day.  She graduated from Skidmore College with a music major in 2007, where she led a 5 part band, fell in love with the Beatles, and spent late nights holed up in the campus studio confirming what the rest of her life would be like.  For more, go to <a href="http://www.amyregan.com" target="_blank">www.amyregan.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>CANCELLED Feb 2: Meg Braun, Barnaby Bright</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 01-31-2011: SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Join us on Wednesday, Feb 2 for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UPDATE 01-31-2011: SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.</p>
<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, Feb 2 </strong>for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/braun2.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Meg Braun</strong></span> &#8211; “My inspirations come from a lot of different places,” Meg says. “On this CD there is a lot that came from my childhood and teen years &#8211; what is personal can be universal &#8211; but a lot of my writing philosophy comes from the idea that you don&#8217;t have to use facts to tell the truth.” In this way, Tomboy Princess is rich in truth. In songs both sweetly melodious (“Once Upon a Time”) and solemn (“No More Happily Ever After”) Meg uses the language of fables and folk tales to illuminate the modern world. Even a song taken from the headlines, “Runaway Bride,” assumes the bright halo of a fairy tale, while a straightforward coming-of-age story like “New Orleans” becomes a vision of wider worlds, both real and imaginary. The strength of songs such as these inspired a bushel of folk-music royalty to contribute their talents to the project: Greg Greenway, Kevin So, Tom Prasada-Rao, Penny Nichols, bassist Freebo, slide guitarist Pat Wictor, percussionist Cheryl Prashker, and all three members of Red Molly. Tomboy Princess was mixed, mastered and partially recorded by Mark Dann. For more, go to www.megbraun.com.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/bright2.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Barnaby Bright</strong></span> &#8211; Barnaby Bright&#8217;s music has been featured on television shows such as ER, Days of Our Lives, and PBS Roadtrip Nation. Their song, &#8220;If I Came Back as a Song&#8221; was voted 3rd place winner by a notable panel of judges including Tom Waits, in 2007&#8242;s International Song-Writing Competition. Last November, their song &#8216;Gravity&#8217; was chosen as a finalist out of thousands of entries in the New York Songwriter&#8217;s Circle Competition. They were featured as an &#8220;Emerging Artist&#8221; at the legendary Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in upstate NY this summer, and are returning to Europe this fall for a month-long tour. Originally from Kansas, Nathan and Rebecca Bliss were introduced by a booking agent in the small town of Prairie Village, and began playing cover music in bars&#8230;no one listening&#8230;a football game playing on the TV right over their heads. It was a humble beginning, but both were writing original music in secret and longed for a different life. Playing throughout NYC in some of the city’s top clubs and venues, this duo continues wowing packed audiences with thoughtful lyrics, intricate melodies and unexpected instrumentation. Rooted in folk, but pushing the boundaries, Barnaby Bright&#8217;s unique brand of lush, indie folk is a warm and welcome wind of change. For more, go to www.myspace.com/barnabybright.</p>
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		<title>Coming Jan 5: Putnam Smith, Jennings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, Jan 5 for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, Jan 5 </strong>for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/smith.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Putnam Smith</strong></span> &#8211; Putnam Smith, who hails from Portland, Maine, could be an old-world troubadour fresh from the 19th Century.  After all, he lives in a log cabin and plays his Grandfather&#8217;s banjo.  Yet this rootsy multi-instrumentalist songwriter (he also plays guitar, mandolin,  and piano), steeped as he is in old-time Appalachian traditions, is very much a storyteller for the modern age. With his sophomore release, &#8220;Goldrush,&#8221; reaching #5 on the national Folk DJ Charts, Putnam has begun to establish himself as an acoustic tour-de-force not only in his hometown of Portland, but as a nationally touring musician from East coast to West. Putnam&#8217;s songs sound like they&#8217;ve come from a back porch in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or some cabin on the coast of Maine.  For more, go to <a href="http://www.putnamsmith.com">www.putnamsmith.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/jennings.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Jennings</strong></span> &#8211; Jennings is the one-name moniker of NYC based siren Mary Jennings. Standing five feet, one inch tall Jennings is small in stature, her music however, is anything but. Drawing influences from artists like Imogen Heap, Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Moby, Jennings’ music reflects an enormous strength and drive that is uniquely hers. “I believe that the difference between an artist and the average person is a fearless and relentless willingness to expose their quarks, oddities, secrets, and passions for all of the world to see and hear.” said Mary. For More, go to <a href="http://www.jennings-music.com">www.jennings-music.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Antje Duvekot LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 11-24-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/12/14/antje-duvekot-live-at-acoustic-long-island-11-24-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Antje Duvekot &#8211; Antje Duvekot (AN-tyuh DOO-va-kot) is a German-born, American-raised singer-songwriter who has risen to the top of the competitive Boston singer-songwriter scene. In 2006 with the release of her debut studio CD Big Dream Boulevard, Antje is now attracting national attention. This year, she won the Kerrville (TX) Folk Festival&#8217;s &#8220;Best New Folk [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/duvekot.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Antje Duvekot</strong></span> &#8211; Antje Duvekot (AN-tyuh DOO-va-kot) is a German-born, American-raised singer-songwriter who has risen to the top of the competitive Boston singer-songwriter scene. In 2006 with the release of her debut studio CD Big Dream Boulevard, Antje is now attracting national attention. This year, she won the Kerrville (TX) Folk Festival&#8217;s &#8220;Best New Folk Award.&#8221; Then, in one of America&#8217;s most competitive music market&#8217;s, she won the Boston Music Award for &#8220;Outstanding Folk Act of The Year.&#8221; Next, Antje was picked to represent the &#8216;Best of the Boston&#8217;s Music Industry&#8217; by performing at the prestigious Boston Choice Awards ceremony. &#8220;I think she&#8217;s going to be the next big American folk singer-songwriter,&#8221; Ellis Paul says of troubadour Duvekot. Ellis ought to know; the lithe, literate star has remained at the head of the Boston folk pack, both artistically and professionally for over 10 years. After putting out Antje&#8217;s release on his Black Wolf Records label, he spent the year touring with Antje coast to coast, introducing her music to his loyal fans&#8230; and breaking CD sales records at some venues along the way. After Antje rose to the #1 played artist at both of Boston&#8217;s two top folk stations, WERS and WUMB, radio stations and media outlets nationwide have come on board. The buzz about Antje&#8217;s music continues on XM and Sirius satellite radio, Fox, ABC, NECN TV, and National Public Radio; and countless radio stations across the country have done features on Antje. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/antjeduvekot" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/antjeduvekot</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Antje Duvekot &#8211; Antje Duvekot (AN-tyuh DOO-va-kot) is a German-born, American-raised singer-songwriter who has risen to the top of the competitive Boston singer-songwriter scene. In 2006 with the release of her debut studio CD Big Dream Boulev[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Antje Duvekot &#8211; Antje Duvekot (AN-tyuh DOO-va-kot) is a German-born, American-raised singer-songwriter who has risen to the top of the competitive Boston singer-songwriter scene. In 2006 with the release of her debut studio CD Big Dream Boulevard, Antje is now attracting national attention. This year, she won the Kerrville (TX) Folk Festival&#8217;s &#8220;Best New Folk Award.&#8221; Then, in one of America&#8217;s most competitive music market&#8217;s, she won the Boston Music Award for &#8220;Outstanding Folk Act of The Year.&#8221; Next, Antje was picked to represent the &#8216;Best of the Boston&#8217;s Music Industry&#8217; by performing at the prestigious Boston Choice Awards ceremony. &#8220;I think she&#8217;s going to be the next big American folk singer-songwriter,&#8221; Ellis Paul says of troubadour Duvekot. Ellis ought to know; the lithe, literate star has remained at the head of the Boston folk pack, both artistically and professionally for over 10 years. After putting out Antje&#8217;s release on his Black Wolf Records label, he spent the year touring with Antje coast to coast, introducing her music to his loyal fans&#8230; and breaking CD sales records at some venues along the way. After Antje rose to the #1 played artist at both of Boston&#8217;s two top folk stations, WERS and WUMB, radio stations and media outlets nationwide have come on board. The buzz about Antje&#8217;s music continues on XM and Sirius satellite radio, Fox, ABC, NECN TV, and National Public Radio; and countless radio stations across the country have done features on Antje. For more, go to www.myspace.com/antjeduvekot.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Justin Levinson LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 11-24-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/12/12/justin-levinson-live-at-acoustic-long-island-11-24-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/12/12/justin-levinson-live-at-acoustic-long-island-11-24-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Justin Levinson &#8211; Combing influences of Powerpop and Alt-Country, Justin has earned songwriting awards from Berklee College Of Music, ASCAP, The International Acoustic Music Awards, Billboard and The USA Songwriting Competition.His commitment to music is further demonstrated by his busy schedule of gigs.Over the years he has provided tour support for such acts as The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/levinson.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Justin Levinson</strong></span> &#8211; Combing influences of Powerpop and Alt-Country, Justin has earned songwriting awards from Berklee College Of Music, ASCAP, The International Acoustic Music Awards, Billboard and The USA Songwriting Competition.His commitment to music is further demonstrated by his busy schedule of gigs.Over the years he has provided tour support for such acts as The Verve Pipe, ZOX, Matt Wertz,Ryan Cabrera,Members of The Click 5, Band Of Horses,Apollo Sunshine, Will Dailey,Serena Ryder, Big Head Todd And The Monsters and Spin Doctors front man Chris Barron. Currently his song &#8220;Waiting For Someone To Love Me,&#8221; has been a hit on Sirius radio. Another track from his latest record &#8220;Losing You To Tennessee&#8221; was featured on Virgin airlines. Flights from major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, LA, Las Vegas, San Diego, Seattle, New York, Washington D.C, Boston and Orange County added up to more than 416,667 ears per month! &#8221; For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/justinlevinson" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/justinlevinson</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Justin Levinson &#8211; Combing influences of Powerpop and Alt-Country, Justin has earned songwriting awards from Berklee College Of Music, ASCAP, The International Acoustic Music Awards, Billboard and The USA Songwriting Competition.His commitment [...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Justin Levinson &#8211; Combing influences of Powerpop and Alt-Country, Justin has earned songwriting awards from Berklee College Of Music, ASCAP, The International Acoustic Music Awards, Billboard and The USA Songwriting Competition.His commitment to music is further demonstrated by his busy schedule of gigs.Over the years he has provided tour support for such acts as The Verve Pipe, ZOX, Matt Wertz,Ryan Cabrera,Members of The Click 5, Band Of Horses,Apollo Sunshine, Will Dailey,Serena Ryder, Big Head Todd And The Monsters and Spin Doctors front man Chris Barron. Currently his song &#8220;Waiting For Someone To Love Me,&#8221; has been a hit on Sirius radio. Another track from his latest record &#8220;Losing You To Tennessee&#8221; was featured on Virgin airlines. Flights from major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, LA, Las Vegas, San Diego, Seattle, New York, Washington D.C, Boston and Orange County added up to more than 416,667 ears per month! &#8221; For more, go to www.myspace.com/justinlevinson.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Jeff Jacobs at Acoustic Long Island</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/12/10/jeff-jacobs-at-acoustic-long-island/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jeff Jacobs &#8211; Opening our Thanksgiving Eve show was NYC singer/songwriter Jeff Jacobs. Described as &#8220;love songs with a twist,&#8221; Jacobs&#8217; debut EP, &#8216;Enjoy The  View&#8217; was recorded at the same studio where legends such as John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Paul Simon made their albums. The record explores the softer side of this vibrant [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/8.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Jeff Jacobs</strong></span> &#8211; Opening our Thanksgiving Eve show was NYC singer/songwriter Jeff Jacobs. Described as &#8220;love songs with a twist,&#8221; Jacobs&#8217; debut EP, &#8216;Enjoy The  View&#8217; was recorded at the same studio where legends such as John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Paul Simon made their albums. The record explores the softer side of this vibrant young urbanite as he delicately embraces the craft of songwriting with storytelling at the forefront of the artist&#8217;s palette. His sincere lyrics tell a hopeful tale as he captures the ballad, and releases it with the honest passion of an ambitious heart. His layered, soulful, melodic vocal hooks resonate strongest of all, creating a warm, heartful sentiment with the listener and commanding a 2nd listen almost immediately upon impact. In July of 2010, Jeff&#8217;s EP, &#8220;Enjoy The View&#8221; was one of AOLMusic.com&#8217;s featured albums of the week, and was among a dozen albums streamed worldwide in AOL&#8217;s &#8220;Listening Party&#8221; alongside names such as R.E.M, Tony Lucca, and Hanz Zimmer. For more, go to <a href="http://www.jeffjacobsmusic.com" target="_blank">www.jeffjacobsmusic.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Jeff Jacobs &#8211; Opening our Thanksgiving Eve show was NYC singer/songwriter Jeff Jacobs. Described as &#8220;love songs with a twist,&#8221; Jacobs&#8217; debut EP, &#8216;Enjoy The  View&#8217; was recorded at the same studio where legends such[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jeff Jacobs &#8211; Opening our Thanksgiving Eve show was NYC singer/songwriter Jeff Jacobs. Described as &#8220;love songs with a twist,&#8221; Jacobs&#8217; debut EP, &#8216;Enjoy The  View&#8217; was recorded at the same studio where legends such as John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Paul Simon made their albums. The record explores the softer side of this vibrant young urbanite as he delicately embraces the craft of songwriting with storytelling at the forefront of the artist&#8217;s palette. His sincere lyrics tell a hopeful tale as he captures the ballad, and releases it with the honest passion of an ambitious heart. His layered, soulful, melodic vocal hooks resonate strongest of all, creating a warm, heartful sentiment with the listener and commanding a 2nd listen almost immediately upon impact. In July of 2010, Jeff&#8217;s EP, &#8220;Enjoy The View&#8221; was one of AOLMusic.com&#8217;s featured albums of the week, and was among a dozen albums streamed worldwide in AOL&#8217;s &#8220;Listening Party&#8221; alongside names such as R.E.M, Tony Lucca, and Hanz Zimmer. For more, go to www.jeffjacobsmusic.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>December: No Show</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/11/26/december-no-show-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi &#8211; There will be no show in December &#8211; but we&#8217;ll be back in January!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi &#8211; There will be no show in December &#8211; but we&#8217;ll be back in January!</p>
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		<title>Air Traffic Controller; Dave Munro and The String Quartet LIVE at Acoustic Long Island</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/11/22/air-traffic-controller-dave-munro-and-the-string-quartet-live-at-acoustic-long-island/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Air Traffic Controller; Dave Munro and The String Quartet &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demo tapes of songs written during his deployment. With his enlistment up, Munro returned to hometown Boston and discovered an impressive number of fans upon his arrival, prompting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/davemunro.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Air Traffic Controller; Dave Munro and The String Quartet</strong></span> &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demo tapes of songs written during his deployment. With his enlistment up, Munro returned to hometown Boston and discovered an impressive number of fans upon his arrival, prompting the genesis of the aptly-named roots rock band Air Traffic Controller.  Accolades and award nominations soon followed; as did airplay on tastemaker radio stations such as WFNX and WERS, and coverage in publications such as Business Week, Boston Herald, Performer Magazine, Boston Globe and the Boston Phoenix.  The One is the debut album release for both ATC and Sugarpop Records and was produced by power pop/rock maestro BLEU.  Dave Munro will be performing with a string quartet for this performance. For more info, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/airtrafficcontrollermusic" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/airtrafficcontrollermusic</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Air Traffic Controller; Dave Munro and The String Quartet &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demo tapes of songs written during his deployment. With his enlistment up,[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Air Traffic Controller; Dave Munro and The String Quartet &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demo tapes of songs written during his deployment. With his enlistment up, Munro returned to hometown Boston and discovered an impressive number of fans upon his arrival, prompting the genesis of the aptly-named roots rock band Air Traffic Controller.  Accolades and award nominations soon followed; as did airplay on tastemaker radio stations such as WFNX and WERS, and coverage in publications such as Business Week, Boston Herald, Performer Magazine, Boston Globe and the Boston Phoenix.  The One is the debut album release for both ATC and Sugarpop Records and was produced by power pop/rock maestro BLEU.  Dave Munro will be performing with a string quartet for this performance. For more info, go to www.myspace.com/airtrafficcontrollermusic.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Nini and Ben LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 11-03-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/11/12/nini-and-ben-live-at-acoustic-long-island-11-03-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/11/12/nini-and-ben-live-at-acoustic-long-island-11-03-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nini and Ben &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would fall in love with each other, and the gypsy lifestyle they were bound [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/nini-ben.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Nini and Ben</strong></span> &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would fall in love with each other, and the gypsy lifestyle they were bound to lead. Waking up in a ragged old VW bus. Performing at clubs and cafes. Writing songs on acoustic guitars and Wurlitzers. This simple and unpredictable way of living has yielded the most profound moments of their lives that are captured in their warm and expressive songs. The duo have spent years performing all over the U.S., Europe and Australia. Nini+Ben were selected out of 400 acts to be featured on the Heavy Rotation Records compilation, which debuted to a sold out crowd of 1,200 at the Berklee Performance Center in 2009. This past November, they self-released their debut full length LP “The Reasons we Try”, produced by Rich Mendelson (The Cars, Boston, Paul Simon) and recorded at legendary Avatar Studios in Manhattan. Nini sang into the same condenser microphone as Norah Jones. &#8220;Spirited high-lonesome folk-blues.&#8221; &#8211; The Boston Globe &#8220;This innovative band writes ballads that rise towards the level of anthems and up-tempo musical tales that shimmer with energy.&#8221; &#8211; The Lowell Sun, For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/niniandben" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/niniandben</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>0:40:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Nini and Ben &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would f[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Nini and Ben &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would fall in love with each other, and the gypsy lifestyle they were bound to lead. Waking up in a ragged old VW bus. Performing at clubs and cafes. Writing songs on acoustic guitars and Wurlitzers. This simple and unpredictable way of living has yielded the most profound moments of their lives that are captured in their warm and expressive songs. The duo have spent years performing all over the U.S., Europe and Australia. Nini+Ben were selected out of 400 acts to be featured on the Heavy Rotation Records compilation, which debuted to a sold out crowd of 1,200 at the Berklee Performance Center in 2009. This past November, they self-released their debut full length LP “The Reasons we Try”, produced by Rich Mendelson (The Cars, Boston, Paul Simon) and recorded at legendary Avatar Studios in Manhattan. Nini sang into the same condenser microphone as Norah Jones. &#8220;Spirited high-lonesome folk-blues.&#8221; &#8211; The Boston Globe &#8220;This innovative band writes ballads that rise towards the level of anthems and up-tempo musical tales that shimmer with energy.&#8221; &#8211; The Lowell Sun, For more, go to www.myspace.com/niniandben.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Kat Mulvaney live at Acoustic Long Island 10-6-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/10/21/kat-mulvaney-live-at-acoustic-long-island-10-6-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/10/21/kat-mulvaney-live-at-acoustic-long-island-10-6-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kat Mulvaney &#8211; She has a strong voice, with a somewhat breathy/whispery female John Mayer like quality to it, but she also can let loose and belt it out when she wants to. This, combined with some interesting chord choices, sets her apart from other more run-of-the mill singer/songwriters, of which there are plenty. ~Thom [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/7216_542531979609_20802424_31538147_1971806_n.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Kat Mulvaney</strong></span> &#8211; She has a strong voice, with a somewhat breathy/whispery female John Mayer like quality to it, but she also can let loose and belt it out when she wants to. This, combined with some interesting chord choices, sets her apart from other more run-of-the mill singer/songwriters, of which there are plenty. ~Thom Plasse from 88.9 WERS (Emerson College Radio) Upcoming singer/songwriter Kat Mulvaney has been paving her way around the East Coast music scene and gaining adoring fans along the way.  Born into a family of musicians, she became a  Songwriting Major at Berklee College of Music for three years before she left to pursue a Songwriting career.  She has booked and performed at Colleges in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.  She has extensively performed in coffee houses, restaurants, churches and music venues such as:  Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, National Underground, The Paradise Lounge, The Stone Church and many more. More at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/katmulvaney" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/katmulvaney</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Kat Mulvaney &#8211; She has a strong voice, with a somewhat breathy/whispery female John Mayer like quality to it, but she also can let loose and belt it out when she wants to. This, combined with some interesting chord choices, sets her apart from[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Kat Mulvaney &#8211; She has a strong voice, with a somewhat breathy/whispery female John Mayer like quality to it, but she also can let loose and belt it out when she wants to. This, combined with some interesting chord choices, sets her apart from other more run-of-the mill singer/songwriters, of which there are plenty. ~Thom Plasse from 88.9 WERS (Emerson College Radio) Upcoming singer/songwriter Kat Mulvaney has been paving her way around the East Coast music scene and gaining adoring fans along the way.  Born into a family of musicians, she became a  Songwriting Major at Berklee College of Music for three years before she left to pursue a Songwriting career.  She has booked and performed at Colleges in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.  She has extensively performed in coffee houses, restaurants, churches and music venues such as:  Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, National Underground, The Paradise Lounge, The Stone Church and many more. More at www.myspace.com/katmulvaney.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>HUCK live at Acoustic Long Island 10-6-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/10/20/huck-live-at-acoustic-long-island-10-6-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HUCK &#8211; Huck grew up in Long Island, New York, in an area highly influenced by the punk and emo scene in the early nineties. He found it difficult to promote his music through these avenues, having a much more sensual sound attached to lyrics that hold depth perception. Being aware of this paradox, he [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/huck2.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>HUCK</strong></span> &#8211; Huck grew up in Long Island, New York, in an area highly influenced by the punk and emo scene in the early nineties.  He found it difficult to promote his music through these avenues, having a much more sensual sound attached to lyrics that hold depth perception. Being aware of this paradox, he sought out and followed artists who were on the same page. Songwriters like Adam Duritz and Thom Yorke made him realize that the immeasurable feeling in poetry equates fulfillment.  With over 700 shows to date, Huck has exposed his experiences in life, passion, and love to one listener at a time.  He has an incomparable ability to sing the truths we all grow to experience.  Starting at the age of 14, HUCK performed at local coffee shops and events throughout Long Island. Over the following years, he released several independent projects that circulated around the east coast. Huck has proudly added to his professional accomplishments by playing for Grammy Award Winning producer/songwriter, BabyFace, and has opened for acts such as Dispatch, O.A.R, Juelz Santana, A Tribe Called Quest, Guster, Mos Def and Talib Kweli to name a few. His latest record, Butterflies, is a story of a young couple in the so-called honeymoon stage of love.  He demonstrates the sensations through vivid imagery, telling a story about falling for his &#8220;dream girl&#8221;.  The groove-beat is mixed with acoustic sounds to bring the story to life, making the record relatable to one of the most desirable human experiences.  More at <a href="http://www.hucksongs.com" target="_blank">www.hucksongs.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>HUCK &#8211; Huck grew up in Long Island, New York, in an area highly influenced by the punk and emo scene in the early nineties.  He found it difficult to promote his music through these avenues, having a much more sensual sound attached to lyrics [...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>HUCK &#8211; Huck grew up in Long Island, New York, in an area highly influenced by the punk and emo scene in the early nineties.  He found it difficult to promote his music through these avenues, having a much more sensual sound attached to lyrics that hold depth perception. Being aware of this paradox, he sought out and followed artists who were on the same page. Songwriters like Adam Duritz and Thom Yorke made him realize that the immeasurable feeling in poetry equates fulfillment.  With over 700 shows to date, Huck has exposed his experiences in life, passion, and love to one listener at a time.  He has an incomparable ability to sing the truths we all grow to experience.  Starting at the age of 14, HUCK performed at local coffee shops and events throughout Long Island. Over the following years, he released several independent projects that circulated around the east coast. Huck has proudly added to his professional accomplishments by playing for Grammy Award Winning producer/songwriter, BabyFace, and has opened for acts such as Dispatch, O.A.R, Juelz Santana, A Tribe Called Quest, Guster, Mos Def and Talib Kweli to name a few. His latest record, Butterflies, is a story of a young couple in the so-called honeymoon stage of love.  He demonstrates the sensations through vivid imagery, telling a story about falling for his &#8220;dream girl&#8221;.  The groove-beat is mixed with acoustic sounds to bring the story to life, making the record relatable to one of the most desirable human experiences.  More at www.hucksongs.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Mike Witzer live at Acoustic Long Island 10-6-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/10/19/mike-witzer-live-at-acoustic-long-island-10-6-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mike Witzer opened our October concert with a nice tune. Give it a listen.]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Mike Witzer opened our October concert with a nice tune. Give it a listen.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Mike Witzer opened our October concert with a nice tune. Give it a listen.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Coming Nov 24: Antje Duvekot, Justin Levinson</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/10/12/coming-nov-24-antje-duvekot-justin-levinson/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, Nov 24 for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, Nov 24 </strong>for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/duvekot.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Antje Duvekot</strong></span> &#8211; Antje Duvekot (AN-tyuh DOO-va-kot) is a German-born, American-raised singer-songwriter who has risen to the top of the competitive Boston singer-songwriter scene. In 2006 with the release of her debut studio CD Big Dream Boulevard, Antje is now attracting national attention. This year, she won the Kerrville (TX) Folk Festival&#8217;s &#8220;Best New Folk Award.&#8221; Then, in one of America&#8217;s most competitive music market&#8217;s, she won the Boston Music Award for &#8220;Outstanding Folk Act of The Year.&#8221; Next, Antje was picked to represent the &#8216;Best of the Boston&#8217;s Music Industry&#8217; by performing at the prestigious Boston Choice Awards ceremony. &#8220;I think she&#8217;s going to be the next big American folk singer-songwriter,&#8221; Ellis Paul says of troubadour Duvekot. Ellis ought to know; the lithe, literate star has remained at the head of the Boston folk pack, both artistically and professionally for over 10 years. After putting out Antje&#8217;s release on his Black Wolf Records label, he spent the year touring with Antje coast to coast, introducing her music to his loyal fans&#8230; and breaking CD sales records at some venues along the way. After Antje rose to the #1 played artist at both of Boston&#8217;s two top folk stations, WERS and WUMB, radio stations and media outlets nationwide have come on board. The buzz about Antje&#8217;s music continues on XM and Sirius satellite radio, Fox, ABC, NECN TV, and National Public Radio; and countless radio stations across the country have done features on Antje. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/antjeduvekot" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/antjeduvekot</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/levinson.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Justin Levinson</strong></span> &#8211; Combing influences of Powerpop and Alt-Country, Justin has earned songwriting awards from Berklee College Of Music, ASCAP, The International Acoustic Music Awards, Billboard and The USA Songwriting Competition.His commitment to music is further demonstrated by his busy schedule of gigs.Over the years he has provided tour support for such acts as The Verve Pipe, ZOX, Matt Wertz,Ryan Cabrera,Members of The Click 5, Band Of Horses,Apollo Sunshine, Will Dailey,Serena Ryder, Big Head Todd And The Monsters and Spin Doctors front man Chris Barron. Currently his song &#8220;Waiting For Someone To Love Me,&#8221; has been a hit on Sirius radio. Another track from his latest record &#8220;Losing You To Tennessee&#8221; was featured on Virgin airlines. Flights from major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, LA, Las Vegas, San Diego, Seattle, New York, Washington D.C, Boston and Orange County added up to more than 416,667 ears per month! &#8221; For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/justinlevinson" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/justinlevinson</a>.</p>
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		<title>Miles to Dayton LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 09-01-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/09/17/miles-to-dayton-live-at-acoustic-long-island-09-01-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:27:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Miles to Dayton &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, solid songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/m2d.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Miles to Dayton</strong></span> &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, solid songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the creative stew. The band features the talents of vocalist Krista (March) Preddice, often compared to the likes of Natalie Merchant and Dolores O&#8217;Riordan.  Accomplished songwriter Jonathan Preddice also shares lead vocal duty, and plays guitar and cello in the band.  Dave March adds to the package by delivering pocket bass lines and heartfelt vocals.  Violinist Leanne (Preddice) Strom wields her violin with extreme presence and maturity, using her classical upbringing to add many interesting colors  and textures to the m2d ensemble.  Newcomer drummer Brian Kroll has only elevated this family band to new heights, providing an exciting and funky edge to the overall sound, while lifting the songs up on a pedestal for all to enjoy.  With the successful release of two independent full length albums in the past five years, &#8220;A long way back&#8221; (2005) and &#8220;Rise&#8221; (2007), Miles to Dayton has developed a strong regional following.  With a newly bolstered lineup, the band has set it sights on releasing a third album in 2010 that will promises to be it&#8217;s finest work to date. For more, go to www.milestodayton.net.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Miles to Dayton &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, s[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Miles to Dayton &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, solid songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the creative stew. The band features the talents of vocalist Krista (March) Preddice, often compared to the likes of Natalie Merchant and Dolores O&#8217;Riordan.  Accomplished songwriter Jonathan Preddice also shares lead vocal duty, and plays guitar and cello in the band.  Dave March adds to the package by delivering pocket bass lines and heartfelt vocals.  Violinist Leanne (Preddice) Strom wields her violin with extreme presence and maturity, using her classical upbringing to add many interesting colors  and textures to the m2d ensemble.  Newcomer drummer Brian Kroll has only elevated this family band to new heights, providing an exciting and funky edge to the overall sound, while lifting the songs up on a pedestal for all to enjoy.  With the successful release of two independent full length albums in the past five years, &#8220;A long way back&#8221; (2005) and &#8220;Rise&#8221; (2007), Miles to Dayton has developed a strong regional following.  With a newly bolstered lineup, the band has set it sights on releasing a third album in 2010 that will promises to be it&#8217;s finest work to date. For more, go to www.milestodayton.net.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Coming Nov 3: Nini and Ben, Air Traffic Controller; Dave Munro and The String Quartet</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/09/17/coming-nov-3-nini-and-ben-dave-munro/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, November 3 for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, November 3 </strong>for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/nini-ben.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Nini and Ben</strong></span> &#8211; Two sixteen year olds were en route to a birthday party, and realized they didn’t have a gift. “Let’s write him a song,” they thought. Unbeknownst to them, that afternoon sparked a partnership between two songwriters who would fall in love with each other, and the gypsy lifestyle they were bound to lead. Waking up in a ragged old VW bus. Performing at clubs and cafes. Writing songs on acoustic guitars and Wurlitzers. This simple and unpredictable way of living has yielded the most profound moments of their lives that are captured in their warm and expressive songs. The duo have spent years performing all over the U.S., Europe and Australia. Nini+Ben were selected out of 400 acts to be featured on the Heavy Rotation Records compilation, which debuted to a sold out crowd of 1,200 at the Berklee Performance Center in 2009. This past November, they self-released their debut full length LP “The Reasons we Try”, produced by Rich Mendelson (The Cars, Boston, Paul Simon) and recorded at legendary Avatar Studios in Manhattan. Nini sang into the same condenser microphone as Norah Jones. &#8220;Spirited high-lonesome folk-blues.&#8221; &#8211; The Boston Globe &#8220;This innovative band writes ballads that rise towards the level of anthems and up-tempo musical tales that shimmer with energy.&#8221; &#8211; The Lowell Sun, For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/niniandben" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/niniandben</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/davemunro.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Air Traffic Controller; Dave Munro and The String Quartet</strong></span> &#8211; Serving in the US Navy as a real-life air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home 4-track demo tapes of songs written during his deployment. With his enlistment up, Munro returned to hometown Boston and discovered an impressive number of fans upon his arrival, prompting the genesis of the aptly-named roots rock band Air Traffic Controller.  Accolades and award nominations soon followed; as did airplay on tastemaker radio stations such as WFNX and WERS, and coverage in publications such as Business Week, Boston Herald, Performer Magazine, Boston Globe and the Boston Phoenix.  The One is the debut album release for both ATC and Sugarpop Records and was produced by power pop/rock maestro BLEU.  Dave Munro will be performing with a string quartet for this performance. For more info, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/airtrafficcontrollermusic" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/airtrafficcontrollermusic</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coming Oct 6: HUCK, Kat Mulvaney</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/09/17/coming-oct-6-huck-kat-mulvaney/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, October 6 for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, October 6 </strong>for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/huck2.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>HUCK</strong></span> &#8211; Huck grew up in Long Island, New York, in an area highly influenced by the punk and emo scene in the early nineties.  He found it difficult to promote his music through these avenues, having a much more sensual sound attached to lyrics that hold depth perception. Being aware of this paradox, he sought out and followed artists who were on the same page. Songwriters like Adam Duritz and Thom Yorke made him realize that the immeasurable feeling in poetry equates fulfillment.  With over 700 shows to date, Huck has exposed his experiences in life, passion, and love to one listener at a time.  He has an incomparable ability to sing the truths we all grow to experience.  Starting at the age of 14, HUCK performed at local coffee shops and events throughout Long Island. Over the following years, he released several independent projects that circulated around the east coast. Huck has proudly added to his professional accomplishments by playing for Grammy Award Winning producer/songwriter, BabyFace, and has opened for acts such as Dispatch, O.A.R, Juelz Santana, A Tribe Called Quest, Guster, Mos Def and Talib Kweli to name a few. His latest record, Butterflies, is a story of a young couple in the so-called honeymoon stage of love.  He demonstrates the sensations through vivid imagery, telling a story about falling for his &#8220;dream girl&#8221;.  The groove-beat is mixed with acoustic sounds to bring the story to life, making the record relatable to one of the most desirable human experiences.  More at <a href="http://www.hucksongs.com" target="_blank">www.hucksongs.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/7216_542531979609_20802424_31538147_1971806_n.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Kat Mulvaney</strong></span> &#8211; She has a strong voice, with a somewhat breathy/whispery female John Mayer like quality to it, but she also can let loose and belt it out when she wants to. This, combined with some interesting chord choices, sets her apart from other more run-of-the mill singer/songwriters, of which there are plenty. ~Thom Plasse from 88.9 WERS (Emerson College Radio) Upcoming singer/songwriter Kat Mulvaney has been paving her way around the East Coast music scene and gaining adoring fans along the way.  Born into a family of musicians, she became a  Songwriting Major at Berklee College of Music for three years before she left to pursue a Songwriting career.  She has booked and performed at Colleges in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.  She has extensively performed in coffee houses, restaurants, churches and music venues such as:  Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, National Underground, The Paradise Lounge, The Stone Church and many more. More at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/katmulvaney" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/katmulvaney</a>.</p>
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		<title>Robert Bruey LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 09-01-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/09/16/robert-bruey-live-at-acoustic-long-island-09-01-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Robert Bruey &#8211; Singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Robert Bruey grew up in rural New England and lives on Long Island’s North Fork. His roots and how they have helped to shape him are reflected in the original music on his self-released debut EP, Songs from the Path, and are even more evident during a live [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/bruey.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Robert Bruey</strong></span> &#8211; Singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Robert Bruey grew up in rural New England and lives on Long Island’s North Fork. His roots and how they have helped to shape him are reflected in the original music on his self-released debut EP, Songs from the Path, and are even more evident during a live performance. Robert Bruey’s music is honest and real, raw and meaningful, gritty and naturalistic. His deft, spare and unique finger-picking style &#8212; with notes carefully left alone to be heard in the moment &#8212; provides a perfect complement for his earthy and soulful voice and the meaningful, introspective lyrics of his songs. As a musical artist, he paints with words &#8212; imbuing his songs with imagery that enables listeners to visualize his stories as he sings them. Although he cites such diverse artists as Dave Matthews, Van Morrison, Waylon Jennings, Jackson Browne and Damien Rice as influences, Robert Bruey is his own muse blazing his own musical path – one that should lead him into listening rooms and living rooms far and wide. For more, go to <a href="http://www.robertbruey.com" target="_blank">www.robertbruey.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:summary>Robert Bruey &#8211; Singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Robert Bruey grew up in rural New England and lives on Long Island’s North Fork. His roots and how they have helped to shape him are reflected in the original music on his self-released debut EP, Songs from the Path, and are even more evident during a live performance. Robert Bruey’s music is honest and real, raw and meaningful, gritty and naturalistic. His deft, spare and unique finger-picking style &#8212; with notes carefully left alone to be heard in the moment &#8212; provides a perfect complement for his earthy and soulful voice and the meaningful, introspective lyrics of his songs. As a musical artist, he paints with words &#8212; imbuing his songs with imagery that enables listeners to visualize his stories as he sings them. Although he cites such diverse artists as Dave Matthews, Van Morrison, Waylon Jennings, Jackson Browne and Damien Rice as influences, Robert Bruey is his own muse blazing his own musical path – one that should lead him into listening rooms and living rooms far and wide. For more, go to www.robertbruey.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Adam Day LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 08-04-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/08/29/adam-day-live-at-acoustic-long-island-08-04-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adam Day &#8211; This kid &#8211; he’s right off the farm, or maybe picked up from the side of the road, dirty hair and unshaven, mouth like a sailor, and manners like a distinguished gentleman. He can talk to you on anything from yesterday’s hangover to 20th century literary figures. He’ll tell you stories that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/day.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Adam Day</strong></span> &#8211; This kid &#8211; he’s right off the farm, or maybe picked up from the side of the road, dirty hair and unshaven, mouth like a sailor, and manners like a distinguished gentleman. He can talk to you on anything from yesterday’s hangover to 20th century literary figures. He’ll tell you stories that will bust your gut laughing, and others that will shut you up and make you wonder where this kid is from. You listen to him, you think about where you grew up, who you’ve loved, who you might find, or where you might end up. You’re sad, excited, and can’t stop smiling all at once. This is 25 year-old Adam Day, hailing from Baltimore, MD with a guitar in-hand and a story on his breath. In the vein of James Taylor, John Mayer, and, Ray LaMontagne Day has been stunning audiences with meticulously crafted songs and stories about the complexities of the human experience. In every town that he resides, this quirky, at-times-awkward, and lovable fellow garners local celebrity and is loved by those with an appreciation for well-written and melodic folk rock tunes. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/adamday" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/adamday</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:summary>Adam Day &#8211; This kid &#8211; he’s right off the farm, or maybe picked up from the side of the road, dirty hair and unshaven, mouth like a sailor, and manners like a distinguished gentleman. He can talk to you on anything from yesterday’s hangover to 20th century literary figures. He’ll tell you stories that will bust your gut laughing, and others that will shut you up and make you wonder where this kid is from. You listen to him, you think about where you grew up, who you’ve loved, who you might find, or where you might end up. You’re sad, excited, and can’t stop smiling all at once. This is 25 year-old Adam Day, hailing from Baltimore, MD with a guitar in-hand and a story on his breath. In the vein of James Taylor, John Mayer, and, Ray LaMontagne Day has been stunning audiences with meticulously crafted songs and stories about the complexities of the human experience. In every town that he resides, this quirky, at-times-awkward, and lovable fellow garners local celebrity and is loved by those with an appreciation for well-written and melodic folk rock tunes. For more, go to www.myspace.com/adamday.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Rachel Griffin LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 08-04-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/08/27/rachel-griffin-live-at-acoustic-long-island-08-04-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rachel Griffin &#8211; A native of in Portland, Maine, Rachel Griffin now calls New York City her home. Rachel began performing in the musical theater at age seven, appearing in venues throughout Maine. In March of 2003, she released her first independent CD, &#8220;Let It Go,&#8221; receiving rave reviews for her CD and live performances. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/griffin.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Rachel Griffin</strong></span> &#8211; A native of in Portland, Maine, Rachel Griffin now calls New York City her home. Rachel began performing in the musical theater at age seven, appearing in venues throughout Maine. In March of 2003, she released her first independent CD, &#8220;Let It Go,&#8221; receiving rave reviews for her CD and live performances. The Portland Press Herald stated, &#8220;Rachel Griffin, at the ripe old age of 20, is putting out music like a veteran. She calls it &#8216;jazz influenced pop.&#8217; I call it better than Norah Jones.&#8221; Rachel Griffin has continued to be a prolific songwriter, and in March 2004 she released her sophomore album, &#8220;I&#8217;m Up to No Good.&#8221; In reviewing the album, The Portland Phoenix wrote, &#8220;her vocal abilities contin ue to progress to the point where, on pure vocal talent (range, delivery, projection) she&#8217;s likely among the top five local female singers, with people like Carol Noonan and Sara Cox&#8221; and described the title track as &#8220;scrumptious.&#8221;  Rachel&#8217;s songwriting skills have not gone unnoticed. Rachel won 2nd place in American Idol Undergrounds pop songwriting competition for her song &#8220;Alone&#8221;. The contest was judged by Verdine White (from Earth, Wind and Fire), Preston Glass, and Kimberly Caldwell. Rachel also made it to the semi-finals in the NEMO songwriting competition with her song, &#8220;He Skipped Work&#8221;.  “So great to see you’re out doing what you were born to do. You’re so talented.” -Gavin DeGraw “She’s really got it!” &#8211; Bruce Hornsby. For more, go to <a href="http://www.rachelgriffin.com" target="_blank">www.rachelgriffin.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Rachel Griffin &#8211; A native of in Portland, Maine, Rachel Griffin now calls New York City her home. Rachel began performing in the musical theater at age seven, appearing in venues throughout Maine. In March of 2003, she released her first indep[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Rachel Griffin &#8211; A native of in Portland, Maine, Rachel Griffin now calls New York City her home. Rachel began performing in the musical theater at age seven, appearing in venues throughout Maine. In March of 2003, she released her first independent CD, &#8220;Let It Go,&#8221; receiving rave reviews for her CD and live performances. The Portland Press Herald stated, &#8220;Rachel Griffin, at the ripe old age of 20, is putting out music like a veteran. She calls it &#8216;jazz influenced pop.&#8217; I call it better than Norah Jones.&#8221; Rachel Griffin has continued to be a prolific songwriter, and in March 2004 she released her sophomore album, &#8220;I&#8217;m Up to No Good.&#8221; In reviewing the album, The Portland Phoenix wrote, &#8220;her vocal abilities contin ue to progress to the point where, on pure vocal talent (range, delivery, projection) she&#8217;s likely among the top five local female singers, with people like Carol Noonan and Sara Cox&#8221; and described the title track as &#8220;scrumptious.&#8221;  Rachel&#8217;s songwriting skills have not gone unnoticed. Rachel won 2nd place in American Idol Undergrounds pop songwriting competition for her song &#8220;Alone&#8221;. The contest was judged by Verdine White (from Earth, Wind and Fire), Preston Glass, and Kimberly Caldwell. Rachel also made it to the semi-finals in the NEMO songwriting competition with her song, &#8220;He Skipped Work&#8221;.  “So great to see you’re out doing what you were born to do. You’re so talented.” -Gavin DeGraw “She’s really got it!” &#8211; Bruce Hornsby. For more, go to www.rachelgriffin.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>ALI Summer Concert ’10 Pt.4: Chris Trapper</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/08/26/ali-summer-concert-%e2%80%9910-pt-4-chris-trapper/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chris Trapper &#8212; The trick to the irresistibly organic, pure pop sound is that the music, and even the lead singer, take a back seat to the real star: the songs. As the principal songwriter and singer for nationally acclaimed alt-rock trio The Push Stars, Chris Trapper is equally sure-footed in his solo career. When [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="alignnone" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" title="chris trapper" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/trapper.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="202" />Chris Trapper</strong></span> &#8212; The trick to the irresistibly organic, pure pop sound is that the music, and even the lead singer, take a back seat to the real star: the songs. As the principal songwriter and singer for nationally acclaimed  alt-rock trio The Push Stars, Chris Trapper is equally sure-footed in his solo career. When on hiatus from The Push Stars, Chris writes, records and tours in support of his solo CD’s. “Trapper sounds like the 21st-century young popster he is.” &#8211;The Washington Post. “Chris Trapper plays unassuming pop rock with a touch of Big Star soul&#8230;”  &#8211;The Chicago Reader His words and music can best be described as an interesting blend of 1950’s pop, 1990’s rock and old-timey jazz with the ever-present under story of Chris’ distinctive baritenor. It’s intricate power-pop with a  compelling knack for telling everyday stories. His ability to craft songs that are both elegant and accessible is evident on each collection. His organic understanding of classic pop melody is infectious. There is a smart, honest quality to the lyrics that never panders. For more, go to <a href="http://www.christrapper.com" target="_blank">www.christrapper.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Chris Trapper &#8212; The trick to the irresistibly organic, pure pop sound is that the music, and even the lead singer, take a back seat to the real star: the songs. As the principal songwriter and singer for nationally acclaimed  alt-rock trio The[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Chris Trapper &#8212; The trick to the irresistibly organic, pure pop sound is that the music, and even the lead singer, take a back seat to the real star: the songs. As the principal songwriter and singer for nationally acclaimed  alt-rock trio The Push Stars, Chris Trapper is equally sure-footed in his solo career. When on hiatus from The Push Stars, Chris writes, records and tours in support of his solo CD’s. “Trapper sounds like the 21st-century young popster he is.” &#8211;The Washington Post. “Chris Trapper plays unassuming pop rock with a touch of Big Star soul&#8230;”  &#8211;The Chicago Reader His words and music can best be described as an interesting blend of 1950’s pop, 1990’s rock and old-timey jazz with the ever-present under story of Chris’ distinctive baritenor. It’s intricate power-pop with a  compelling knack for telling everyday stories. His ability to craft songs that are both elegant and accessible is evident on each collection. His organic understanding of classic pop melody is infectious. There is a smart, honest quality to the lyrics that never panders. For more, go to www.christrapper.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>ALI Summer Concert &#8217;10 Pt.3: The Kerry Kearney Band</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/07/19/ali-summer-concert-10-pt-3-the-kerry-kearney-band/</link>
		<comments>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/07/19/ali-summer-concert-10-pt-3-the-kerry-kearney-band/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kerry Kearney Band &#8211; If you&#8217;ve been longing for music that will set your soul on fire, The Kerry Kearney Band delivers. This wailing upbeat style of blues &#8211; music from the &#8220;Psychedelta&#8221;- is driven by Kerry Kearney&#8217;s amazing guitar riffs and his electrifying slide. The Kerry Kearney Band has performed internationally, including at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="alignnone" style="float: left; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;" title="kearney" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/kearney.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="202" />The Kerry Kearney Band </strong></span>&#8211; If you&#8217;ve been longing for music that will set your soul on fire, The Kerry Kearney Band delivers. This wailing upbeat style of blues &#8211; music from the &#8220;Psychedelta&#8221;- is driven by Kerry Kearney&#8217;s amazing guitar riffs and his electrifying slide. The Kerry Kearney Band has performed internationally, including at The Guinness Blues Festival in Ireland &amp; are &#8220;favorites&#8221; performing at numerous music festivals all across the country, including The Crossroads Music Festival in Memphis. They have toured nationally with the Allman Brothers and Dickey Betts and have performed with contemporaries such as Sonny Landreth. The Band has been given the prestigious Long Island Sound Award (L.I.S.A) from The Long Island Music Hall of Fame, and voted &#8220;Long Island&#8217;s Best Blues Band&#8221;. Whether you crank one of their CDs in your car stereo, or have a chance to see them play live, their dynamic, energetic music is something you will never forget. For more, go to <a href="http://www.kerrykearney.com" target="_blank">www.kerrykearney.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>The Kerry Kearney Band &#8211; If you&#8217;ve been longing for music that will set your soul on fire, The Kerry Kearney Band delivers. This wailing upbeat style of blues &#8211; music from the &#8220;Psychedelta&#8221;- is driven by Kerry Kearney[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>The Kerry Kearney Band &#8211; If you&#8217;ve been longing for music that will set your soul on fire, The Kerry Kearney Band delivers. This wailing upbeat style of blues &#8211; music from the &#8220;Psychedelta&#8221;- is driven by Kerry Kearney&#8217;s amazing guitar riffs and his electrifying slide. The Kerry Kearney Band has performed internationally, including at The Guinness Blues Festival in Ireland &#38; are &#8220;favorites&#8221; performing at numerous music festivals all across the country, including The Crossroads Music Festival in Memphis. They have toured nationally with the Allman Brothers and Dickey Betts and have performed with contemporaries such as Sonny Landreth. The Band has been given the prestigious Long Island Sound Award (L.I.S.A) from The Long Island Music Hall of Fame, and voted &#8220;Long Island&#8217;s Best Blues Band&#8221;. Whether you crank one of their CDs in your car stereo, or have a chance to see them play live, their dynamic, energetic music is something you will never forget. For more, go to www.kerrykearney.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>ALI Summer Concert &#8217;10 Pt.2: Rosie Golan</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/07/19/ali-summer-concert-10-pt-2-rosie-golan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rosi Golan &#8212; An Israeli born singer songwriter, Rosi is indeed a long way from home, but certainly in the right place to showcase her unique talent for rich, dark melodies and a voice that not only draws you in, but still haunts you the next day. While living in LA, Rosi was inundated with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="alignnone" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" title="Rosie Golan" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/golan.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="202" />Rosi Golan</strong></span> &#8212; An Israeli born singer songwriter, Rosi is indeed a long way from home, but certainly in the right place to showcase her unique talent for rich, dark melodies and a voice that not only draws you in, but still haunts you the next day. While living in LA, Rosi was inundated with creative lessons from violin, to voice, to acting. Rosi has played the Acoustic Playhouse, Molly Malones, The Whiskey and Genghis Cohen in LA and The Bitter End, The Living Room, Rockwood Music Hall and CBs Gallery in NYC. But its her continuing collaboration with singer/songwriter Jamie Hartman that has yielded numerous songs, including the single “Let Me Out”, from Ben’s Brother debut CD (Relentless/EMI/Virgin). The song was recently featured on an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy”. Rosi was recently mentioned in Billboard Magazine. She was the winner of the first ASCAP Robert Allen Award for songwriting excellence, for which she performed at Lincoln Center. For more, go to <a href="http://www.rosigolan.com" target="_blank">www.rosigolan.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Rosi Golan &#8212; An Israeli born singer songwriter, Rosi is indeed a long way from home, but certainly in the right place to showcase her unique talent for rich, dark melodies and a voice that not only draws you in, but still haunts you the next d[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Rosi Golan &#8212; An Israeli born singer songwriter, Rosi is indeed a long way from home, but certainly in the right place to showcase her unique talent for rich, dark melodies and a voice that not only draws you in, but still haunts you the next day. While living in LA, Rosi was inundated with creative lessons from violin, to voice, to acting. Rosi has played the Acoustic Playhouse, Molly Malones, The Whiskey and Genghis Cohen in LA and The Bitter End, The Living Room, Rockwood Music Hall and CBs Gallery in NYC. But its her continuing collaboration with singer/songwriter Jamie Hartman that has yielded numerous songs, including the single “Let Me Out”, from Ben’s Brother debut CD (Relentless/EMI/Virgin). The song was recently featured on an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy”. Rosi was recently mentioned in Billboard Magazine. She was the winner of the first ASCAP Robert Allen Award for songwriting excellence, for which she performed at Lincoln Center. For more, go to www.rosigolan.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>ALI Summer Concert &#8217;10 Pt.1: Caleb Hawley</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/07/19/ali-summer-concert-10-pt-1-caleb-hawley/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caleb Hawley &#8211; This NYC and automobile-based singer-songwriter is creating quite a buzz across pop, jazz and folk circles with his latest CD, Steps. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Jazz Composition, Hawley has turned some heads with his choice to write and produce decidedly pop-influenced singer-songwriter music. But his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="alignnone" style="float: left; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;" title="Caleb Hawley" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/hawley.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="202" />Caleb Hawley </strong></span>&#8211; This NYC and automobile-based singer-songwriter is creating quite a buzz across pop, jazz and folk circles with his latest CD, Steps. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Jazz Composition, Hawley has turned some heads with his choice to write and produce decidedly pop-influenced singer-songwriter music. But his success is undeniable with top awards like the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (’09) and the New York Songwriter’s Circle contest (’08, ‘09). Hawley is often compared to Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Raul Midon. He’s a charming, soft-spoken guitar virtuoso with a great big voice that can sing just about anything. For more, go to <a href="http://www.calebhawley.com" target="_blank">www.calebhawley.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Caleb Hawley &#8211; This NYC and automobile-based singer-songwriter is creating quite a buzz across pop, jazz and folk circles with his latest CD, Steps. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Jazz Composition, Hawley has turned so[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Caleb Hawley &#8211; This NYC and automobile-based singer-songwriter is creating quite a buzz across pop, jazz and folk circles with his latest CD, Steps. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Jazz Composition, Hawley has turned some heads with his choice to write and produce decidedly pop-influenced singer-songwriter music. But his success is undeniable with top awards like the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (’09) and the New York Songwriter’s Circle contest (’08, ‘09). Hawley is often compared to Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Raul Midon. He’s a charming, soft-spoken guitar virtuoso with a great big voice that can sing just about anything. For more, go to www.calebhawley.com.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>dave@acousticlongisland.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>Coming Sept 1: Robert Bruey, Miles to Dayton</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/07/19/coming-sept-1-robert-bruey-miles-to-dayton/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, September 1 for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, September 1 </strong>for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/bruey.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Robert Bruey</strong></span> &#8211; Singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Robert Bruey grew up in rural New England and lives on Long Island’s North Fork. His roots and how they have helped to shape him are reflected in the original music on his self-released debut EP, Songs from the Path, and are even more evident during a live performance. Robert Bruey’s music is honest and real, raw and meaningful, gritty and naturalistic. His deft, spare and unique finger-picking style &#8212; with notes carefully left alone to be heard in the moment &#8212; provides a perfect complement for his earthy and soulful voice and the meaningful, introspective lyrics of his songs. As a musical artist, he paints with words &#8212; imbuing his songs with imagery that enables listeners to visualize his stories as he sings them. Although he cites such diverse artists as Dave Matthews, Van Morrison, Waylon Jennings, Jackson Browne and Damien Rice as influences, Robert Bruey is his own muse blazing his own musical path – one that should lead him into listening rooms and living rooms far and wide. For more, go to <a href="http://www.robertbruey.com" target="_blank">www.robertbruey.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/m2d.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Miles to Dayton</strong></span> &#8211; With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, solid songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the creative stew. The band features the talents of vocalist Krista (March) Preddice, often compared to the likes of Natalie Merchant and Dolores O&#8217;Riordan.  Accomplished songwriter Jonathan Preddice also shares lead vocal duty, and plays guitar and cello in the band.  Dave March adds to the package by delivering pocket bass lines and heartfelt vocals.  Violinist Leanne (Preddice) Strom wields her violin with extreme presence and maturity, using her classical upbringing to add many interesting colors  and textures to the m2d ensemble.  Newcomer drummer Brian Kroll has only elevated this family band to new heights, providing an exciting and funky edge to the overall sound, while lifting the songs up on a pedestal for all to enjoy.  With the successful release of two independent full length albums in the past five years, &#8220;A long way back&#8221; (2005) and &#8220;Rise&#8221; (2007), Miles to Dayton has developed a strong regional following.  With a newly bolstered lineup, the band has set it sights on releasing a third album in 2010 that will promises to be it&#8217;s finest work to date. For more, go to www.milestodayton.net.</p>
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		<title>Coming Aug 4: Rachel Griffin, Adam Day</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/07/19/coming-aug-4-debra-fotheringham-stephanie-mabey/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, August 4 for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, August 4 </strong>for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/griffin.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Rachel Griffin</strong></span> &#8211; A native of in Portland, Maine, Rachel Griffin now calls New York City her home. Rachel began performing in the musical theater at age seven, appearing in venues throughout Maine. In March of 2003, she released her first independent CD, &#8220;Let It Go,&#8221; receiving rave reviews for her CD and live performances. The Portland Press Herald stated, &#8220;Rachel Griffin, at the ripe old age of 20, is putting out music like a veteran. She calls it &#8216;jazz influenced pop.&#8217; I call it better than Norah Jones.&#8221; Rachel Griffin has continued to be a prolific songwriter, and in March 2004 she released her sophomore album, &#8220;I&#8217;m Up to No Good.&#8221; In reviewing the album, The Portland Phoenix wrote, &#8220;her vocal abilities contin ue to progress to the point where, on pure vocal talent (range, delivery, projection) she&#8217;s likely among the top five local female singers, with people like Carol Noonan and Sara Cox&#8221; and described the title track as &#8220;scrumptious.&#8221;  Rachel&#8217;s songwriting skills have not gone unnoticed. Rachel won 2nd place in American Idol Undergrounds pop songwriting competition for her song &#8220;Alone&#8221;. The contest was judged by Verdine White (from Earth, Wind and Fire), Preston Glass, and Kimberly Caldwell. Rachel also made it to the semi-finals in the NEMO songwriting competition with her song, &#8220;He Skipped Work&#8221;.  “So great to see you’re out doing what you were born to do. You’re so talented.” -Gavin DeGraw “She’s really got it!” &#8211; Bruce Hornsby. For more, go to <a href="http://www.rachelgriffin.com" target="_blank">www.rachelgriffin.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/day.jpg" alt="" width="250" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Adam Day</strong></span> &#8211; This kid &#8211; he’s right off the farm, or maybe picked up from the side of the road, dirty hair and unshaven, mouth like a sailor, and manners like a distinguished gentleman. He can talk to you on anything from yesterday’s hangover to 20th century literary figures. He’ll tell you stories that will bust your gut laughing, and others that will shut you up and make you wonder where this kid is from. You listen to him, you think about where you grew up, who you’ve loved, who you might find, or where you might end up. You’re sad, excited, and can’t stop smiling all at once. This is 25 year-old Adam Day, hailing from Baltimore, MD with a guitar in-hand and a story on his breath. In the vein of James Taylor, John Mayer, and, Ray LaMontagne Day has been stunning audiences with meticulously crafted songs and stories about the complexities of the human experience. In every town that he resides, this quirky, at-times-awkward, and lovable fellow garners local celebrity and is loved by those with an appreciation for well-written and melodic folk rock tunes. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/adamday" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/adamday</a>.</p>
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		<title>Jesse Ruben Live at Acoustic Long Island 05-05-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/06/10/jesse-ruben-live-at-acoustic-long-island-05-05-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jesse Ruben - In January of 2008, Jesse released his debut album “Aiming for Honesty” which was recorded over a two week period in Atlanta with producer Clay Cook (John Mayer, Marshall Tucker Band). What followed was a trio of sold out CD release shows in Philadelphia (World Café Live), New York (The Bitter End), [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/JesseRuben.jpg" alt="" width="150" /><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Jesse Ruben</strong> </span>- In January of  2008, Jesse released his debut album “Aiming for Honesty” which was  recorded over a two week period in Atlanta with producer Clay Cook (John  Mayer, Marshall Tucker Band). What followed was a trio of sold out CD  release shows in Philadelphia (World Café Live), New York (The Bitter  End), and Boston (The Paradise Lounge). The album received major radio  airplay on both college and commercial stations, including a live  broadcast on NPR, and heavy rotation on the XM station “The Loft”. The  first single, “A Lack of Armor” was a finalist in the 2008 John Lennon  Songwriting Contest as well as the 2008 New York Songwriter’s Circle  Contest. Jesse has promoted “Aiming for Honesty” from coast to coast in  both the United States and Canada. Combining influences from pop, rock,  jazz, and folk, Jesse’s straight-from-the-heart songs and hilarious  storytelling make for an unforgettable live experience for his  listeners. For more, go to <a href="http://www.jesseruben.com" target="_blank">www.jesseruben.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Jesse Ruben - In January of  2008, Jesse released his debut album “Aiming for Honesty” which was  recorded over a two week period in Atlanta with producer Clay Cook (John  Mayer, Marshall Tucker Band). What followed was a trio of sold out CD  releas[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jesse Ruben - In January of  2008, Jesse released his debut album “Aiming for Honesty” which was  recorded over a two week period in Atlanta with producer Clay Cook (John  Mayer, Marshall Tucker Band). What followed was a trio of sold out CD  release shows in Philadelphia (World Café Live), New York (The Bitter  End), and Boston (The Paradise Lounge). The album received major radio  airplay on both college and commercial stations, including a live  broadcast on NPR, and heavy rotation on the XM station “The Loft”. The  first single, “A Lack of Armor” was a finalist in the 2008 John Lennon  Songwriting Contest as well as the 2008 New York Songwriter’s Circle  Contest. Jesse has promoted “Aiming for Honesty” from coast to coast in  both the United States and Canada. Combining influences from pop, rock,  jazz, and folk, Jesse’s straight-from-the-heart songs and hilarious  storytelling make for an unforgettable live experience for his  listeners. For more, go to www.jesseruben.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Tina Shafer, Kevin Bents and Andrew Fortier LIVE at Acoustic Long Island</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/06/10/tina-shafer-kevin-bents-and-andrew-fortier-live-at-acoustic-long-island/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tina Shafer, Kevin Bents and Andrew Fortier - Tina Shafer is a singer songwriter that has performed with John Oates, Beth Neilson Chapman, Phoebe Snow, Vanessa Carlton, Lisa Loeb and Jesse Harris to name a few. She has penned songs for many Divas, TV and Film  but loves her acoustic roots best.  She has two [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/NYSongwriters.jpg" alt="" width="220" /><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Tina Shafer, Kevin Bents and Andrew  Fortier</strong> </span>- Tina Shafer is a singer songwriter that has  performed with John Oates, Beth Neilson Chapman, Phoebe Snow, Vanessa  Carlton, Lisa Loeb and Jesse Harris to name a few. She has penned songs  for many Divas, TV and Film  but loves her acoustic roots best.  She has  two albums &#8220;The Backyard Sky&#8221; and &#8220;Promises to Eve.&#8221;  She  also Directs  the New York Songwriters Circle showcases for 20 years, at The famed  Bitter End Club in NYC west Village and teaches voice in her studio in  NYC. For more, go to <a href="http://www.tinashafer.com" target="_blank">www.tinashafer.com</a>.</p>
<p>Kevin Bents is a prolific songwriter and producer. Winner of three  Emmys and the Billboard Song Contest, Kevin has co-written songs  released by artists Phoebe Snow, Toby Lightman, and Renée Goldsberry.  His CD &#8220;The Means&#8221; (Bashville) has been called &#8220;an assured collection of  melodic gems&#8221; and also &#8220;pretty cool&#8221;. Besides producing albums for his  co-performers Tina Shafer and Andy Fortier, Kevin has produced platinum  and gold records for the German artist Marius-Mueller Westernhagen. In  another secret life Kevin was also the voice of Elvis for the &#8220;Viva  Viagra&#8221; TV campaign! For more, go to <a href="http://www.bashville.com" target="_blank">www.bashville.com</a>.</p>
<p>Andrew Fortier considers himself an archivist, storyteller, most  important, husband and dad. His music and words are reflections of life  in progress, major recording contracts came and went for Andrew, people  say they cant believe he’s not all over the radio or your gonna make it,  his reply time after time is, &#8220;I’ve already made it as far as my life  has been, and the rest is just icing.&#8221; The upside down sky is Andrews  latest album he dedicates to all the life guards and guardian angels in  his life. His glass is at least half full and every day a blank canvas  awaits.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Tina Shafer, Kevin Bents and Andrew  Fortier - Tina Shafer is a singer songwriter that has  performed with John Oates, Beth Neilson Chapman, Phoebe Snow, Vanessa  Carlton, Lisa Loeb and Jesse Harris to name a few. She has penned songs  for many Diva[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Tina Shafer, Kevin Bents and Andrew  Fortier - Tina Shafer is a singer songwriter that has  performed with John Oates, Beth Neilson Chapman, Phoebe Snow, Vanessa  Carlton, Lisa Loeb and Jesse Harris to name a few. She has penned songs  for many Divas, TV and Film  but loves her acoustic roots best.  She has  two albums &#8220;The Backyard Sky&#8221; and &#8220;Promises to Eve.&#8221;  She  also Directs  the New York Songwriters Circle showcases for 20 years, at The famed  Bitter End Club in NYC west Village and teaches voice in her studio in  NYC. For more, go to www.tinashafer.com.
Kevin Bents is a prolific songwriter and producer. Winner of three  Emmys and the Billboard Song Contest, Kevin has co-written songs  released by artists Phoebe Snow, Toby Lightman, and Renée Goldsberry.  His CD &#8220;The Means&#8221; (Bashville) has been called &#8220;an assured collection of  melodic gems&#8221; and also &#8220;pretty cool&#8221;. Besides producing albums for his  co-performers Tina Shafer and Andy Fortier, Kevin has produced platinum  and gold records for the German artist Marius-Mueller Westernhagen. In  another secret life Kevin was also the voice of Elvis for the &#8220;Viva  Viagra&#8221; TV campaign! For more, go to www.bashville.com.
Andrew Fortier considers himself an archivist, storyteller, most  important, husband and dad. His music and words are reflections of life  in progress, major recording contracts came and went for Andrew, people  say they cant believe he’s not all over the radio or your gonna make it,  his reply time after time is, &#8220;I’ve already made it as far as my life  has been, and the rest is just icing.&#8221; The upside down sky is Andrews  latest album he dedicates to all the life guards and guardian angels in  his life. His glass is at least half full and every day a blank canvas  awaits.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Coming July 3: Our 5th Annual Summer Concert!</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/06/10/coming-july-3-our-5th-annual-summer-concert/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join thousands of Long Islanders on Saturday, July 3rd from 7pm to 10pm for Acoustic Long Island&#8217;s Fifth Annual Summer Concert on the lawn of the historic Deepwells Mansion in St. James. You&#8217;ll enjoy listening to some of today&#8217;s hottest up-and-coming singer/songwriters. Plus, there will be plenty of food and drink available, so bring your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join thousands of Long Islanders on Saturday, July 3rd from 7pm to 10pm for <span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Acoustic Long Island&#8217;s Fifth Annual Summer Concert</strong></span> on the lawn of the historic Deepwells Mansion in St. James. You&#8217;ll enjoy listening to some of today&#8217;s hottest up-and-coming singer/songwriters. Plus, there will be plenty of food and drink available, so bring your appetite too! Best of all, the concert is free, so bring the whole family and spend some quality time under the stars right here on Long Island. Artists featured include:<span style="color: #993300;"><strong></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="alignnone" style="float: left; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;" title="Caleb Hawley" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/hawley.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="202" />Caleb Hawley </strong></span>&#8211; This NYC and automobile-based singer-songwriter is creating quite a buzz across pop, jazz and folk circles with his latest CD, Steps. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Jazz Composition, Hawley has turned some heads with his choice to write and produce decidedly pop-influenced singer-songwriter music. But his success is undeniable with top awards like the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (’09) and the New York Songwriter’s Circle contest (’08, ‘09). Hawley is often compared to Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Raul Midon. He’s a charming, soft-spoken guitar virtuoso with a great big voice that can sing just about anything. For more, go to <a href="http://www.calebhawley.com" target="_blank">www.calebhawley.com</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="alignnone" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" title="Rosie Golan" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/golan.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="202" />Rosi Golan</strong></span> &#8212; An Israeli born singer songwriter, Rosi is indeed a long way from home, but certainly in the right place to showcase her unique talent for rich, dark melodies and a voice that not only draws you in, but still haunts you the next day. While living in LA, Rosi was inundated with creative lessons from violin, to voice, to acting. Rosi has played the Acoustic Playhouse, Molly Malones, The Whiskey and Genghis Cohen in LA and The Bitter End, The Living Room, Rockwood Music Hall and CBs Gallery in NYC. But its her continuing collaboration with singer/songwriter Jamie Hartman that has yielded numerous songs, including the single “Let Me Out”, from Ben’s Brother debut CD (Relentless/EMI/Virgin). The song was recently featured on an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy”. Rosi was recently mentioned in Billboard Magazine. She was the winner of the first ASCAP Robert Allen Award for songwriting excellence, for which she performed at Lincoln Center. For more, go to <a href="http://www.rosigolan.com" target="_blank">www.rosigolan.com</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="alignnone" style="float: left; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;" title="kearney" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/kearney.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="202" />The Kerry Kearney Band </strong></span>&#8211; If you&#8217;ve been longing for music that will set your soul on fire, The Kerry Kearney Band delivers. This wailing upbeat style of blues &#8211; music from the &#8220;Psychedelta&#8221;- is driven by Kerry Kearney&#8217;s amazing guitar riffs and his electrifying slide. The Kerry Kearney Band has performed internationally, including at The Guinness Blues Festival in Ireland &amp; are &#8220;favorites&#8221; performing at numerous music festivals all across the country, including The Crossroads Music Festival in Memphis. They have toured nationally with the Allman Brothers and Dickey Betts and have performed with contemporaries such as Sonny Landreth. The Band has been given the prestigious Long Island Sound Award (L.I.S.A) from The Long Island Music Hall of Fame, and voted &#8220;Long Island&#8217;s Best Blues Band&#8221;. Whether you crank one of their CDs in your car stereo, or have a chance to see them play live, their dynamic, energetic music is something you will never forget. For more, go to <a href="http://www.kerrykearney.com" target="_blank">www.kerrykearney.com</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="alignnone" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" title="chris trapper" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/trapper.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="202" />Chris Trapper</strong></span> &#8212; The trick to the irresistibly organic, pure pop sound is that the music, and even the lead singer, take a back seat to the real star: the songs. As the principal songwriter and singer for nationally acclaimed  alt-rock trio The Push Stars, Chris Trapper is equally sure-footed in his solo career. When on hiatus from The Push Stars, Chris writes, records and tours in support of his solo CD’s. “Trapper sounds like the 21st-century young popster he is.” &#8211;The Washington Post. “Chris Trapper plays unassuming pop rock with a touch of Big Star soul&#8230;”  &#8211;The Chicago Reader His words and music can best be described as an interesting blend of 1950’s pop, 1990’s rock and old-timey jazz with the ever-present under story of Chris’ distinctive baritenor. It’s intricate power-pop with a  compelling knack for telling everyday stories. His ability to craft songs that are both elegant and accessible is evident on each collection. His organic understanding of classic pop melody is infectious. There is a smart, honest quality to the lyrics that never panders. For more, go to <a href="http://www.christrapper.com" target="_blank">www.christrapper.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Adrien Reju LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 05-05-2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:50:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adrien Reju &#8211; has captivated audiences with her clear, lilting voice and her sparkling stage presence. After gaining her degree in classical guitar from Ithaca College, the New York City raised singer/songwriter took to the music circuit of Philadelphia, toured throughout the nation with the rootsy trio Angel Band with David Bromberg, and was the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/reju.jpg" alt="" width="170" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Adrien Reju</strong></span> &#8211; has captivated audiences with her clear, lilting voice and her sparkling stage presence. After gaining her degree in classical guitar from Ithaca College, the New York City raised singer/songwriter took to the music circuit of Philadelphia, toured throughout the nation with the rootsy trio Angel Band with David Bromberg, and was the creative force behind the Philadelphia-based bluegrass outfit The Lowlands. On her debut solo release, A Million Hearts, &#8220;Reju waxes in a new style, burnishing her timeless sensibility into laid-back sparkly pop that registers on the familiarity meter somewhere between Feist and Petula Clark.&#8221; (Tara Murtha, Philadelphia Weekly). Having landed back in her hometown of New York, Reju has been frequenting the city&#8217;s most notable listening rooms including The Living Room, Rockwood Music Hall and The Bitter End. She currently resides in a comfy abode with her bass-playing beau Owen Biddle (The Roots, The Jimmy Fallon Show). Her song &#8220;When the Curtain Falls&#8221; earned 2nd place in the 100% Music Songwriting Contest and was a finalist in the 2009 NY Songwriters&#8217; Circle Competition. Two songs from the album, &#8220;Heartless&#8221; and &#8220;The Waiting Room&#8221;, were placed in the Hallmark movie Flower Girl which aired in November 2009. Both &#8220;Fire Away&#8221; and &#8220;Brand New Key&#8221; receive regular airplay on WXPN Public Radio (Philadelphia). For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/adrienreju">www.myspace.com/adrienreju</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:summary>Adrien Reju &#8211; has captivated audiences with her clear, lilting voice and her sparkling stage presence. After gaining her degree in classical guitar from Ithaca College, the New York City raised singer/songwriter took to the music circuit of Philadelphia, toured throughout the nation with the rootsy trio Angel Band with David Bromberg, and was the creative force behind the Philadelphia-based bluegrass outfit The Lowlands. On her debut solo release, A Million Hearts, &#8220;Reju waxes in a new style, burnishing her timeless sensibility into laid-back sparkly pop that registers on the familiarity meter somewhere between Feist and Petula Clark.&#8221; (Tara Murtha, Philadelphia Weekly). Having landed back in her hometown of New York, Reju has been frequenting the city&#8217;s most notable listening rooms including The Living Room, Rockwood Music Hall and The Bitter End. She currently resides in a comfy abode with her bass-playing beau Owen Biddle (The Roots, The Jimmy Fallon Show). Her song &#8220;When the Curtain Falls&#8221; earned 2nd place in the 100% Music Songwriting Contest and was a finalist in the 2009 NY Songwriters&#8217; Circle Competition. Two songs from the album, &#8220;Heartless&#8221; and &#8220;The Waiting Room&#8221;, were placed in the Hallmark movie Flower Girl which aired in November 2009. Both &#8220;Fire Away&#8221; and &#8220;Brand New Key&#8221; receive regular airplay on WXPN Public Radio (Philadelphia). For more, go to www.myspace.com/adrienreju.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>VIDEO: Adrien Reju LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 05-05-2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 14:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Lois Morton LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 05-05-2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 15:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lois Morton &#8211; began writing songs in the late sixties, and at the suggestion of Pete Seeger, had several topical songs published in Broadside Magazine. After a long hiatus, which included raising a family, teaching, writing children&#8217;s books and ESL textbooks, and directing a continuing education program at the YWCA, she returned to songwriting in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/morton.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Lois Morton</strong></span> &#8211; began writing songs in the late sixties, and at the suggestion of Pete Seeger, had several topical songs published in Broadside Magazine. After a long hiatus, which included raising a family, teaching, writing children&#8217;s books and ESL textbooks, and directing a continuing education program at the YWCA, she returned to songwriting in the mid nineties. She currently focuses on humorous songs of social commentary on subjects such as CLUTTER, CELL PHONES, PSYCHOTHERAPY, et. al., which have delighted audiences at Acoustic Long Island, the Huntington Folk Music Society, and other performance venues. Her song &#8220;Confessions of a Clutterholic&#8221; received a standing ovation at the National Conference of Professional Organizers. As a cabaret performer, Lois has sudied with reknowned teacher and performer Helen Baldassare, in Manhattan and in Tuscany. Lois&#8217; multicultural repertoire includes songs in several languages, with a special emphasis on French and the songs of Edith Piaf. For more, go to <a href="http://www.loismorton.com">www.loismorton.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:summary>Lois Morton &#8211; began writing songs in the late sixties, and at the suggestion of Pete Seeger, had several topical songs published in Broadside Magazine. After a long hiatus, which included raising a family, teaching, writing children&#8217;s books and ESL textbooks, and directing a continuing education program at the YWCA, she returned to songwriting in the mid nineties. She currently focuses on humorous songs of social commentary on subjects such as CLUTTER, CELL PHONES, PSYCHOTHERAPY, et. al., which have delighted audiences at Acoustic Long Island, the Huntington Folk Music Society, and other performance venues. Her song &#8220;Confessions of a Clutterholic&#8221; received a standing ovation at the National Conference of Professional Organizers. As a cabaret performer, Lois has sudied with reknowned teacher and performer Helen Baldassare, in Manhattan and in Tuscany. Lois&#8217; multicultural repertoire includes songs in several languages, with a special emphasis on French and the songs of Edith Piaf. For more, go to www.loismorton.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>VIDEO: Lois Morton Live at Acoustic Long Island 05-05-2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 14:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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<p>VIDEO: Lois Morton LIVE at Acoustic Long Island.</p>
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		<title>05-05-2010-Intro Featuring Richard Cashman and Martha Trachtenberg</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 15:37:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Featuring Richard Cashman and Martha Trachtenberg. Enjoy!]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Richard Cashman and Martha Trachtenberg. Enjoy!</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>Coming June 2: Tina Shafer, Kevin Bents and Andrew Fortier; Jesse Rubin</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 15:18:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on Wednesday, May 5 for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday, May 5 </strong>for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist&#8217;s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here&#8217;s more about the talent being featured:</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/NYSongwriters.jpg" alt="" width="300" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Tina Shafer, Kevin Bents and Andrew Fortier</strong></span> &#8211; Tina Shafer is a singer songwriter that has performed with John Oates, Beth Neilson Chapman, Phoebe Snow, Vanessa Carlton, Lisa Loeb and Jesse Harris to name a few. She has penned songs for many Divas, TV and Film  but loves her acoustic roots best.  She has two albums &#8220;The Backyard Sky&#8221; and &#8220;Promises to Eve.&#8221;  She  also Directs the New York Songwriters Circle showcases for 20 years, at The famed Bitter End Club in NYC west Village and teaches voice in her studio in NYC. For more, go to <a href="http://www.tinashafer.com" target="_blank">www.tinashafer.com</a>.</p>
<p>Kevin Bents is a prolific songwriter and producer. Winner of three Emmys and the Billboard Song Contest, Kevin has co-written songs released by artists Phoebe Snow, Toby Lightman, and Renée Goldsberry. His CD &#8220;The Means&#8221; (Bashville) has been called &#8220;an assured collection of melodic gems&#8221; and also &#8220;pretty cool&#8221;. Besides producing albums for his co-performers Tina Shafer and Andy Fortier, Kevin has produced platinum and gold records for the German artist Marius-Mueller Westernhagen. In another secret life Kevin was also the voice of Elvis for the &#8220;Viva Viagra&#8221; TV campaign! For more, go to <a href="http://www.bashville.com" target="_blank">www.bashville.com</a>.</p>
<p>Andrew Fortier considers himself an archivist, storyteller, most important, husband and dad. His music and words are reflections of life in progress, major recording contracts came and went for Andrew, people say they cant believe he’s not all over the radio or your gonna make it, his reply time after time is, &#8220;I’ve already made it as far as my life has been, and the rest is just icing.&#8221; The upside down sky is Andrews latest album he dedicates to all the life guards and guardian angels in his life. His glass is at least half full and every day a blank canvas awaits.</p>
<p><img class="alignright" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/JesseRuben.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="288" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Jesse Ruben</strong></span> &#8211; In January of 2008, Jesse released his debut album “Aiming for Honesty” which was recorded over a two week period in Atlanta with producer Clay Cook (John Mayer, Marshall Tucker Band). What followed was a trio of sold out CD release shows in Philadelphia (World Café Live), New York (The Bitter End), and Boston (The Paradise Lounge). The album received major radio airplay on both college and commercial stations, including a live broadcast on NPR, and heavy rotation on the XM station “The Loft”. The first single, “A Lack of Armor” was a finalist in the 2008 John Lennon Songwriting Contest as well as the 2008 New York Songwriter’s Circle Contest. Jesse has promoted “Aiming for Honesty” from coast to coast in both the United States and Canada. Combining influences from pop, rock, jazz, and folk, Jesse’s straight-from-the-heart songs and hilarious storytelling make for an unforgettable live experience for his listeners. For more, go to <a href="http://www.jesseruben.com" target="_blank">www.jesseruben.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Michael Miller LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michael Miller &#8211; Miller wrote his first songs at the tender age of 6. &#8220;My best friend and I would make up these silly theme songs about all the kids in the neighborhood. They were sometimes cruel but extremely hilarious &#8212; at least to the minds of 6-year-olds &#8212; and we would get the rest [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/miller.jpg" alt="" width="200" /><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Michael Miller</strong></span> &#8211; Miller wrote his first songs at the tender age of 6. &#8220;My best friend and I would make up these silly theme songs about all the kids in the neighborhood. They were sometimes cruel but extremely hilarious &#8212; at least to the minds of 6-year-olds &#8212; and we would get the rest of the kids to sing along.&#8221; These days, Miller&#8217;s secret muse for inspiration now comes from his ongoing habit to go exploring in other countries. &#8220;It became an annual tradition and sort of my drug of choice. Besides the sweet freedom and built-in surprise of a new, faraway world, I just love getting lost, literally, in strange lands, hanging with the locals, the natives, and seeing how they live. It&#8217;s sort of like soul mining. I get to go dig for beauty and truth in other people&#8217;s backyards and the discoveries and treasure-finds typically end up in my songs in some way.&#8221; &#8220;Awash in a melodic swath of near-psychedelic ether, Miller&#8217;s I Made You Up teeters between that delicate dream state of newborn refuge and Milky Way haze. Don&#8217;t let the SoCal singer-songwriter thing fool you: Miller&#8217;s unassuming yet gumptious approach places him squarely alongside the likes of troubadours Pete Droge/Steve Forbert but with flecks of Supertramp/Bowie-style transcendental grandeur.&#8221; -Outlandos Music. For more, go to <a href="http://www.michaelmillercrusade.com">www.michaelmillercrusade.com</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Michael Miller &#8211; Miller wrote his first songs at the tender age of 6. &#8220;My best friend and I would make up these silly theme songs about all the kids in the neighborhood. They were sometimes cruel but extremely hilarious &#8212; at least [...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Michael Miller &#8211; Miller wrote his first songs at the tender age of 6. &#8220;My best friend and I would make up these silly theme songs about all the kids in the neighborhood. They were sometimes cruel but extremely hilarious &#8212; at least to the minds of 6-year-olds &#8212; and we would get the rest of the kids to sing along.&#8221; These days, Miller&#8217;s secret muse for inspiration now comes from his ongoing habit to go exploring in other countries. &#8220;It became an annual tradition and sort of my drug of choice. Besides the sweet freedom and built-in surprise of a new, faraway world, I just love getting lost, literally, in strange lands, hanging with the locals, the natives, and seeing how they live. It&#8217;s sort of like soul mining. I get to go dig for beauty and truth in other people&#8217;s backyards and the discoveries and treasure-finds typically end up in my songs in some way.&#8221; &#8220;Awash in a melodic swath of near-psychedelic ether, Miller&#8217;s I Made You Up teeters between that delicate dream state of newborn refuge and Milky Way haze. Don&#8217;t let the SoCal singer-songwriter thing fool you: Miller&#8217;s unassuming yet gumptious approach places him squarely alongside the likes of troubadours Pete Droge/Steve Forbert but with flecks of Supertramp/Bowie-style transcendental grandeur.&#8221; -Outlandos Music. For more, go to www.michaelmillercrusade.com.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>VIDEO: Michael Miller LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[VIDEO: Stephanie Nilles LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010.]]></description>
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<p>VIDEO: Stephanie Nilles LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010.</p>
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VIDEO: Stephanie Nilles LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010.</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>Stephanie Nilles LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010</title>
		<link>http://www.acousticlongisland.com/2010/04/26/stephanie-nilles-live-at-acoustic-long-island-04-07-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stephanie Nilles is an independent musician constantly on the move. At 17, she was a finalist at the Young Concert Artists&#8217; International Competition. At 22, she had graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a BM in classical piano performance. These days, she&#8217;s performing her own politically-influenced jazz/folk tunes, described by listeners as &#8220;Ella [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.acousticlongisland.com/uploads/upcoming/stepanienilles.jpg" alt="" width="250" />Stephanie  Nilles is an independent musician constantly on the move. At 17, she was  a finalist at the Young Concert Artists&#8217; International Competition. At  22, she had graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a BM in  classical piano performance. These days, she&#8217;s performing her own  politically-influenced jazz/folk tunes, described by listeners as &#8220;Ella  Fitzgerald on speed beating the @#%* out of Regina Spektor&#8221; and &#8220;Tom  Waits on helium,&#8221; in her adopted home base of New York City and out on  the road in a hatchback with a Roland. She has performed at joints like  Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, The Bitter End, The Cutting Room, WFMT&#8217;s  &#8220;Live from Studio One,&#8221; and the Dame Myra Hess Series at the Chicago  Cultural Center, and she has collaborated with artists such as Bobby  McFerrin, Joel Newton, and Christian Howes, in styles ranging from free  improv to burlesque accompaniment. Stephanie&#8217;s songs, sometimes  &#8220;brutally honest,&#8221; address issues ranging from drug busts in her Harlem  neighborhood and feminism to the recent election and life on the road.  &#8220;She is a poet without being pretentious about it; she is bluesy, jazzy,  soulful (in her way), and lets her music pour out in such an organic  way. For more, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/stephanienilles" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/stephanienilles</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Stephanie  Nilles is an independent musician constantly on the move. At 17, she was  a finalist at the Young Concert Artists&#8217; International Competition. At  22, she had graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a BM in  classical pi[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Stephanie  Nilles is an independent musician constantly on the move. At 17, she was  a finalist at the Young Concert Artists&#8217; International Competition. At  22, she had graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a BM in  classical piano performance. These days, she&#8217;s performing her own  politically-influenced jazz/folk tunes, described by listeners as &#8220;Ella  Fitzgerald on speed beating the @#%* out of Regina Spektor&#8221; and &#8220;Tom  Waits on helium,&#8221; in her adopted home base of New York City and out on  the road in a hatchback with a Roland. She has performed at joints like  Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, The Bitter End, The Cutting Room, WFMT&#8217;s  &#8220;Live from Studio One,&#8221; and the Dame Myra Hess Series at the Chicago  Cultural Center, and she has collaborated with artists such as Bobby  McFerrin, Joel Newton, and Christian Howes, in styles ranging from free  improv to burlesque accompaniment. Stephanie&#8217;s songs, sometimes  &#8220;brutally honest,&#8221; address issues ranging from drug busts in her Harlem  neighborhood and feminism to the recent election and life on the road.  &#8220;She is a poet without being pretentious about it; she is bluesy, jazzy,  soulful (in her way), and lets her music pour out in such an organic  way. For more, go to www.myspace.com/stephanienilles.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>04-07-2010: Intro Highlights</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Intro Highlights from our April 7 show &#8211; enjoy!]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Intro Highlights from our April 7 show &#8211; enjoy!</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Intro Highlights from our April 7 show &#8211; enjoy!</itunes:summary>
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		<title>VIDEO: Stephanie Nilles LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Dircks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[VIDEO: Stephanie Nilles LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010.]]></description>
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<p>VIDEO: Stephanie Nilles LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010.</p>
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VIDEO: Stephanie Nilles LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010.</itunes:subtitle>
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VIDEO: Stephanie Nilles LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 04-07-2010.</itunes:summary>
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